What is 17th-century Dutch Delftware faience?

Dutch Delftware faience refers to tin-glazed earthenware produced primarily in Delft, Netherlands, during the seventeenth century. Developed as an affordable European alternative to imported Chinese Ming porcelain, it features hand-painted cobalt blue designs over an opaque white tin glaze.

How were traditional Delftware vases constructed and decorated?

Pieces were thrown on a potters wheel or press-moulded before undergoing a initial bisque firing. Artisans then dipped the earthenware in a lead glaze opacified with tin oxide, painted intricate Cobalt blue chinoiserie patterns onto the unfired glaze, and fired the object a second time to fuse the pigments.

How can you identify authentic 17th-century Dutch Delftware?

Authentic pieces feature a reddish or yellowish earthenware body visible at chipped edges, soft glaze texture with occasional pinholes or crazing, and variations in cobalt tone caused by manual brush application. Early examples often carry maker marks or initials painted in blue on the underside.

How do you style a blue and white Delft vase in a modern interior?

Place a single statement piece on a polished dark timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelving to act as a focal point. Grouping items of varying heights creates a curated gallery arrangement against neutral or deep navy wall backdrops.

How should antique tin-glazed earthenware be cared for?

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfiber cloth to prevent abrasion. Avoid immersion in water or chemical detergents, as porous ceramic exposed by historic glaze chips can absorb moisture and degrade.

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Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

Name: Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237699
Price: 795 GBP
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Description

Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase c.1670

Brief Description:

This is an impressive 17th-century Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase, dating to circa 1670, of tall faceted baluster form with a distinctive bulbous upper section and elongated neck.

The vase is richly hand-painted throughout in cobalt blue with charming Chinoiserie figural and landscape decoration, arranged within individual vertical panels. Chinese-inspired figures are shown standing and walking amongst trees and stylised landscape settings, with further floral and scroll motifs decorating the neck, shoulders and lower body.

The shape is especially striking, with its pronounced faceted construction, rounded upper knop and broad lower body creating a very sculptural silhouette.

This type of Chinese-inspired decoration became highly fashionable amongst the Delft potteries during the second half of the 17th century, reflecting the enormous European appetite for imported Chinese porcelain.

The vase has traditionally been associated with the Delft pottery ’t Fortuyn, founded by Joris Jansz. Mesch, who owned the factory from 1661 until he died in 1674. The base bears an old inscription/mark which has been identified as relating to the IMES mark used by Mesch and subsequently by his widow.

A substantial and highly decorative example of early Dutch Delftware, combining architectural form, strong period colour and wonderfully characterful hand-painted decoration.

Attributes:

Origin: Delft, Netherlands

Date: Circa 1670

Period: 17th Century

Material: Tin-glazed earthenware/faience

Condition:

The vase is in good and highly presentable antique condition considering its considerable age of approximately 350 years.

There are historic losses and chipping around the upper mouth/rim, together with smaller glaze losses, fritting and chips around the lower foot and extremities. There are also the expected minor surface marks, glaze imperfections and age-related wear associated with 17th-century Delft faience.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10.7'' | 27.1 cm

Width: 5.2'' | 13.2 cm

Depth: 5.2'' | 13.2 cm

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27.1cm (10.67")

Width

13.2cm (5.20")

Depth

13.2cm (5.20")

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Artsonline has dated this Antique Dutch Delft Vase to the 17th Century.

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Description

Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase c.1670

Brief Description:

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This is an impressive 17th-century Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase, dating to circa 1670, of tall faceted baluster form with a distinctive bulbous upper section and elongated neck.

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fig 1. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 1. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

The vase is richly hand-painted throughout in cobalt blue with charming Chinoiserie figural and landscape decoration, arranged within individual vertical panels. Chinese-inspired figures are shown standing and walking amongst trees and stylised landscape settings, with further floral and scroll motifs decorating the neck, shoulders and lower body.

fig 2. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 2. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

The shape is especially striking, with its pronounced faceted construction, rounded upper knop and broad lower body creating a very sculptural silhouette.

This type of Chinese-inspired decoration became highly fashionable amongst the Delft potteries during the second half of the 17th century, reflecting the enormous European appetite for imported Chinese porcelain.

fig 3. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 3. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

The vase has traditionally been associated with the Delft pottery ’t Fortuyn, founded by Joris Jansz. Mesch, who owned the factory from 1661 until he died in 1674. The base bears an old inscription/mark which has been identified as relating to the IMES mark used by Mesch and subsequently by his widow.

fig 4. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 4. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

A substantial and highly decorative example of early Dutch Delftware, combining architectural form, strong period colour and wonderfully characterful hand-painted decoration.

Attributes:

Origin: Delft, Netherlands

fig 5. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 5. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

Date: Circa 1670

Period: 17th Century

Material: Tin-glazed earthenware/faience

Condition:

The vase is in good and highly presentable antique condition considering its considerable age of approximately 350 years.

fig 6. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 6. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

There are historic losses and chipping around the upper mouth/rim, together with smaller glaze losses, fritting and chips around the lower foot and extremities. There are also the expected minor surface marks, glaze imperfections and age-related wear associated with 17th-century Delft faience.

fig 7. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 7. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10.7'' | 27.1 cm

Width: 5.2'' | 13.2 cm

Depth: 5.2'' | 13.2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 8. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 8. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 9. A 17th-century hexagonal Dutch Delft blue and white faience vase decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie figures and floral motifs. — fig 9. Large 17th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Blue & White Faience Vase C.1670

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.