Difference between revisions of "Delftware"
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Description
A blue on white glazed pottery first made in Delft, Holland in the early 17th century. Delftware is a variation of tin-glazed Faience where the opaque, tin-based white glazes were applied first, then blue copper oxide decoration was added. The delftware patterns were painted onto all types of pottery including plates, ornaments, and tiles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
delft pottery
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "delftware." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 4 Feb. 2005 .
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delftware (accessed Feb. 2005)