Polychrome Delft Cows, Around 1770

Polychrome Delft Cows

Dealer
Van Nie Antiquairs
Price
€ 5.000 till € 10.000
Status
Available
Origin
Delft, Nederland
Period
Around 1770
Material
Earthenware
Reference
112-246


Description

A Pair of Standing Cows in Polychrome Dutch Delftware

The pelt has manganese and iron-red spots, the back is coloured yellow and their snouts are featured in blue. Their horns are done in gold. Once a year the members of the Delft gilde of butchers would decorate their breed with flowers en let them parade trough the streets. Sometimes they would even make the horns look like gold.


Dimensions

Height
9.00 cm / 4 in
Width
10.00 cm / 4 in

Contact

Dealer
Van Nie Antiquairs
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Keizersgracht 600
1017EP Amsterdam
Netherlands
Phone
+31 206261594
Fax
+31 204236747
Mobile
+31 653353290
Website
http://www.vannieantiquairs.com
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