Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars Hand Painted Netherlands C. 1790
$15.27
$21.38
Made in the late 18th century, this pair of blue and white Delft jars has an elegant presence. The smooth ovoid bodies rise to a strong, stepped neck and a wide, projecting flange that adds architectural detail to the silhouettes. Each jar is topped with a domed cover finished with a tiered knop finial banded in blue and white. The decoration is confidently hand-painted in deep cobalt blue, with lovely floral groupings, stylized landscape elements, and a drapery-like blue border at the shoulder that frames the scene and emphasizes the form of the jars. On the reverse, each jar features a butterfly The designs on the two jars were made to complement each other. Each has small individual details that make this a fascinating pair. Dimensions: 10.75″ tall x 4.75″ diameter at widest point x 3″ diameter at base Condition: Excellent, with small edge chips invisibly restored Decoration: Hand-painted blue and white landscape and floral motifs Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delft) Style: Traditional Delft style Origin: Netherlands Date: Circa 1790 Notable Details: A true pair made to be together with closely matched form and decoration Hand-painted decoration with expressive cobalt brushwork Domed covers with simple knop finials
