Delft Blue Oval Pierced Bowl or Trinket Dish
Ceramic decorative art vessel • Delft Blue (commercial pottery workshop, likely Japanese or European export production)
Style & Movement
Delftware (Delft Blauw) revival / Chinoiserie style
Medium & Technique
Glazed porcelain or earthenware with hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue decoration
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th Century (Post-1950)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 5-7 inches in length; oval format with pierced gallery walls.
Subject Description
The subject features traditional Dutch floral and scroll motifs in monochrome cobalt blue. The vessel includes a decorative pierced or openwork rim (lattice/reticulated style) and a solid base with crown-and-scroll backstamp.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible signs of shelf wear on the foot rim and minor surface smudging on the glaze.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $35 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $25 USD
Provenance History
Commercial retail production; likely acquired through 20th-century giftware market or tourism. Marked 'Handpainted' with serial number 015060.
Art Historical Significance
A functional decorative piece that exemplifies the global commercialization of the 17th-century Dutch Delftware tradition. While not a piece of antique Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles), it represents the mid-century demand for heritage-style home decor.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive hand-painted backstamp with a crown motif, stylized script, and a specific production or pattern number (015060).
Condition Issues
Minor scuffing and discoloration on the unglazed foot ring; slight cobalt blurring (kiln bleed) in the backstamp; general surface dust.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash with mild detergent only; avoid abrasive cleaners; keep in a stable environment to prevent crazing of the glaze.