18thC Dutch Delft Plate - Netherlands - c. 1740-1780 - 9"

A mid- 18th-century hand-painted deep plate exquisitely decorated in shades of deep cobalt. Tin-glazed with lead-glazed underside which is indicative of the process during this period. Outstanding condition with only a few of the expected minor rim chips. Note presence of saggar peg marks on underside underscoring age and authenticity. museum-quality example of early delft manufacture. DIMENSIONS 9 1/4" (23cm) diameter 1 5/8" (4.5cm) depth

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