Pair Of Delftware Vases, 19th Century

Pair of polychrome Delftware vases, inspired by the Orient. These pieces, typical of 19th century Dutch production, demonstrate the influence of Chinese porcelain on European earthenware. The decorations feature floral and figurative motifs, in an unusual colour palette for this period and origin, with yellow and orange tones. The lids are topped with carefully crafted dignitary sockets. The octagonal shapes of the bases add a distinctive character to the pieces. Delftware, renowned since the 17th century, is part of a tradition where craftsmen adapted Chinese enamelling and decoration techniques to European production. The polychrome decorations, sometimes influenced by the Japanese Imari or Kakiemon styles, were particularly popular at this time. APK mark underneath