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What is Delft known for?

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What is Delft known for?
Delft is known for its blue ceramic pottery called Delftware. Artisans in the Dutch city began producing the earthenware during the 16th century. In addition, Delft is the home of the 17th-century Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer. You'll find a range of Delftware on 1stDibs.
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Royal Delft Dutch Delftware Baroque Portrait Plate Collectors Wall Plaque
By Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Handpainted Dutch Delft (Delftware -earthenware) Large blue and white cabinet collectors plate
Category

20th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Pottery

18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th Century Dutch delftware cabinet or collectors plate. Marked The gilt Flower Pot factory Hand
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Biscuit Basket Delft Dutch Blue, 19th Century
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Biscuit basket in delft blue late 19th century. Measures: 23 cm.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Dutch Delft - Pair of plates
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Beautiful pair of early 18th century Dutch Delft plates, high quality of painting. Geometrical
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch William and Mary Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

Jan Snoeck "Snake" Art Object for the Porceleyne Fles Delft Holland
By Jan Snoeck
Located in Den Haag, NL
Jan Snoeck "Snake" art object for the Porceleyne Fles Delft Holland. Jan Snoeck 5-3-1927 -Den Haag
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

“Blue faience” Collection (17i)Delft 18th Dutch Flemish French Portuguese Items
By AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Delft Dutch, Portuguese,spanish majolica , Flemish, French blue faience Pricing is very competitive and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

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