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De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles Delft Imari Style Hexagonal Vase

A Royal Delft hexagonal vase in the Imari Pijnacker style with floral motifs in blue, red, and gold, featuring a Porceleyne Fles bottom mark. - view 1
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Estimated value

$150 - $350

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Brand

Royal Delft

Era

1980

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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DE KONINKLIJKE PORCELEYNE FLES DELFT IMARI STYLE HEXAGONAL VASE: IDENTIFICATION

A fine tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware) vase featuring a hexagonal fluted body decorated in the 'Pijnacker' or Imari palette. The decoration consists of underglaze cobalt blue combined with overglaze iron red and gold gilding, depicting a central floral bouquet in a jardinière. The base shows the characteristic 'Porceleyne Fles' mark: a small jar (fles), the initials 'JT' (Joost Thooft), and the word 'Delft'.

Compare with other ceramic pieces in the archive: De Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft) Garlic-Mouth Vase, Alabaster Urn-Shaped Vase, Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine.

PRODUCTION & FIRING

Produced by De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft), a factory established in 1653 and the only remaining original Delft producer from the 17th century. The 'Pijnacker' style visible here was popularized in the early 20th century, specifically imitating 17th-century Japanese Imari porcelain ...
Produced by De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (Royal Delft), a factory established in 1653 and the only remaining original Delft producer from the 17th century. The 'Pijnacker' style visible here was popularized in the early 20th century, specifically imitating 17th-century Japanese Imari porcelain which was highly prized by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The date code 'CZ' on the base signifies a production year of 1980.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 100 ceramics items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Clear and correct Royal Delft factory marks corresponding to 1980 production
  • High-quality execution of Pijnacker-style overglaze enameling
  • Correct factory painter's initials (CB) visible on the underside
How does authenticity detection work?

CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Ceramics Historian & Kiln Specialist

Ceramics Expert

Consistency between the factory date code, painter's initials, and the high-quality execution of the Pijnacker technique allows for very high confidence.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Factory mark 'fles' with JT monogram confirms Royal Delft origin.
  • 2Date code 'CZ' indicates exact manufacturing year of 1980.
  • 3Painter's initials 'CB' correspond to a documented artist at the factory during that era.
  • 4Hexagonal mold form is a classic Porceleyne Fles shape (Model No. 841).

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check for translucency under a bright light; this should be opaque earthenware, not translucent porcelain.
  • →Inspect the rim gilding for any microscopic 'flea bites' or chips.

CONDITION & GRADE

Near Mint

Grading breakdown

The high-resolution images show zero visible wear to the overglaze red or gold, which are usually the first areas to suffer from improper handling.

Condition

Visual inspection shows no evidence of crazing or chips; the gilding on the rim appears remarkably intact with minimal rubbing.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$150 - $350

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Dutch Delft specialists and collectors of European earthenware, as well as interior designers seeking classic Chinoiserie accents.

What increases value

  • •Inclusion of gold gilding (typical of higher-tier Pijnacker pieces)
  • •Excellent condition of the overglaze red, which is prone to scratching
  • •Factory-confirmed manufacturing date (1980)

What lowers value

  • •Crazing or staining to the white ground
  • •Rubbing or loss to the gold rim decoration

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Balanced distribution of the 'three-fold' firing colors
  • •Sharpness of the hexagonal fluting contours

Grade & condition

Completeness of gilding and absence of hairline cracks in the base.

Rarity & demand

AverageModerate demandSells quickly
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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