"Large Round Dish With Navel, Delft Earthenware, White And Blue, With Bouquets Of Flowers, 18th Century"
Large round dish called umbilicus* in Dutch Delftware, with blue and white decoration of bouquets of flowers in the center, on the rim floral and plant garlands, from the early 18th century. This dish is in good general condition, umbilicus (= bulge) in the center. Note: numerous chips and chips on the edges, enamel defects and wear of time, see photos. * Umbilicus: Rounded and central projection (of a shield, a dish, a plate, etc.). Umbilicus dishes were mainly used in the 16th and 17th centuries; they were used to place pancakes and fried pastries (Havardt.31889). Dimensions Diameter 35 cm Depth 5.7 cmReference: 500 951All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com