Antique Delft Blue And White Rectangular Tea Caddy, Netherlands, C.1760–1780

An authentic Dutch Delft faience tea caddy ofrectangular form with chamfered(beveled) shoulders, hand-painted in cobalt blue with chinoiserie scenes offigures, birds, and flowering branches to each side. The original domed lid ispresent and similarly decorated. All details are well-preserved, with strongcolor and a delicate craquelure typical of 18th-century Delftware.                                                                                                          The underside bears an overglaze blue painter’s monogram "A",a type closely associated with the De Porceleyne Byl factory. Structure, glaze,and overall appearance are consistent with genuine Delft faience of the late18th century. A highly collectible and rare tea caddy, representing the finesttradition of Dutch chinoiserie ceramics.Condition: Very good for the age. Minor glaze chips tothe rim, some small chips and wear to the base corners, fine glaze craquelurethroughout. The original cover has a faint internal hairline and a few tinychips, barely visible when displayed.Dimensions: Height 14 cm, width 7.3 cm, depth 5.8 cm.Please study the accompanying photographscarefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have anyquestions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with fulltracking and insurance