Deep cobalt blue on a creamy white background, the windmill by the water's edge, stylized tulips on the scalloped rim. This small, hand-painted earthenware ashtray embodies all the iconography of the Netherlands, reminiscent of the carefully chosen travel souvenirs brought back from Amsterdam or Delft in the 1950s-1970s. At the center of the dish, an embossed clogs figurine, painted in blue, adds a touch of volume and whimsy. The three-notched rim, the droplet and floral patterns, and the glossy glaze attest to a level of craftsmanship beyond a simple bazaar souvenir. On the back, the molded marking confirms its origin: Delft Blue, Handpainted, Holland, surmounted by a crown. Diameter approximately 11 cm. Placed on a desk or shelf, this ashtray serves as a distinctive catch-all. A piece for lovers of Dutch earthenware, Delftware, and decoration inspired by European folk art.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Style: Delft Blue
- Style: Delftware
- Style: Art populaire européen
- Material: Faïence
- Colour: Bleu cobalt
- Colour: Blanc crémeux
- Period: 1950s-1970s