What Is Delftware? Dutch Blue and White Ceramics Explained
Delftware is not porcelain, no matter what the souvenir box claims. Authentic Delftware is tin-glazed earthenware, fired twice and painted with cobalt oxide before its final melt. The deep blue endures forever because it sits inside the glass, not on top of it. This guide covers the history of Delft potteries, the six-stage tin-glaze process,…
