Vase
Unknown Artist
probably 19th century
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Height: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
Dutch, Delft
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1894
Accession Number
94.4.97
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming tin-glazed earthenware vase standing at 8 inches tall, hails from Delft, Netherlands, likely crafted in the 19th century. Produced by an unknown artisan, it exemplifies Delftware—a beloved Dutch ceramic tradition that peaked in the 17th and 18th centuries but continued into the 1800s. Delft potters mastered tin-glazing, a technique where a tin-oxide coating creates a brilliant white surface ideal for vibrant painted decorations, mimicking expensive Chinese porcelain at a more accessible price. This innovation made Delftware a staple in European households, adorning tables and she...