Exceptional large Dutch Delftware plate dating to the 18th century, featuring the highly sought-after yellow-ground “four hearts” design.
The plate is decorated with a bold polychrome composition centered around a floral rosette, surrounded by four heart-shaped cartouches filled with stylized foliage and floral motifs. The vibrant yellow background, combined with cobalt blue, green, and manganese tones, exemplifies one of the most complex and desirable decorative techniques in Delft pottery.
Yellow-ground Delftware plates of this size are extremely rare and were produced in limited numbers due to the technical difficulty of achieving stable yellow pigments during firing. This piece stands as a strong museum-quality example of Dutch decorative ceramics from the Golden Age tradition.
Details:
• Origin: Netherlands, Delft
• Date: 18th century
• Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware), hand-painted
• Dimensions: Diameter: 14in / 35.5cm
• Condition: Very good antique condition for its age – minor rim wear and typical kiln-related imperfections, no cracks, no restorations, beautiful original surface with strong colors.
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