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Large Dutch Delft Jar inscribed Hollandia

Offered by: Mazereeuw Antiquair

Description
Delft
1760 – 1790
Workshop unknown

A large blue and white jar for the storage of tobacco with an original brass lid.
The jar is inscribed Hollandia in a cartouche ornated with floral and shell motives. With a pillar on both sides, on which two Native Americans are leaning and smoking a pipe, with tobacco barrels and jars around them. The brand refers to the Province of Holland ( The most important of the Dutch Republic) and to the country of The Netherlands. This Inscription together with the size of the jar makes this a very rare piece.

More Information

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Delftware
Condition:	Good. The jar is in perfect condition with the normal small chips and wear of use, according to age.
Creation Date:	1760-1790
Styles / Movements:	Delftware, Traditional, Colonial
Incollect Reference #:	857237

Dimensions

H.	15.75 in;	Diam.	11.8 in;
H.	40.01 cm;	Diam.	29.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

Visit Mazereeuw Antiquair on the Spiegelgracht to explore our curated collection of 17th and 18th-century Dutch Delftware and antique tiles. For inquiries regarding decorative pieces or bespoke tiling projects, please contact Johan at +31 6 10441458 or johan@mazereeuw.nl.

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