{"product_id":"antique-western-ceramics-36","title":"SMALL CUP, Delftware, white-glazed, Dutch Antique, Early Modern Period（16th–19th centuries）","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Delftware is widely recognized for its vibrant blue underglaze decoration, this small vessel exemplifies the so-called white Delft. The milky white glaze, enriched with tin to achieve its hue, possesses a dense and soft texture often described as reminiscent of \"yogurt,\" bestowing it with a unique presence in the history of European ceramics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to its low-temperature firing, Delft pottery is inherently fragile, and over time, it is not uncommon for the glaze to flake away, revealing the underlying body. The fine cracks and chips etched into the surface of the vessel serve as traces of centuries gone by, with these changes in appearance resembling a canvas that records history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of white Delftware spread across Europe, particularly the Netherlands, during the Age of Exploration, crafted for medicinal and everyday use as ointment jars, apothecary bottles, and cosmetic containers. However, upon reaching Japan, these pieces were seamlessly reinterpreted within the realm of tea ceremony as tea bowls, water jars, and sake cups, finding a quiet place within Japan's unique aesthetic sensibilities. It seems that the spirit of tea, which finds tranquility in the unspoken white, resonated harmoniously with the presence of white Delft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is a small cup, measuring just 3.3 cm in diameter. Despite its diminutive size, the play of light within reveals a richness that reflects the passage of time. It may also serve as an intriguing sake cup. In recent years, acquiring high-quality Delftware has become increasingly challenging. We invite you to hold this small vessel, which carries countless stories within its pure white simplicity, and enjoy its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50989183926553,"sku":null,"price":27100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/20250702-10342.jpg?v=1752152866","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-in\/products\/antique-western-ceramics-36","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}