Vase (part of a garniture)

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where charming vase from the De Witte Starre Manactory in Delft, Netherlands, shines as a gem of 18th-century ceramics. Produced between 1723 and 1741 and attributed to painter Cornelison Jansonwer, it stands just 7 inches tall, crafted from tin-glazed earthenware—a hallmark of Delftware. This technique involved coating earthenware with tin oxide for a smooth, opaque white surface ideal for vibrant painted designs, mimicking luxurious Chinese porcelain at a more accessible price. As part of a *gar...