delftware

delftware [delfdelft′wer΄]

n.

1. glazed earthenware, usually blue and white, which originated in Delft

2. any similar ware: Also delft or delf [delf]

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or delft

Tin-glazed earthenware, with blue-and-white or polychrome decoration, first made in the early 17th century at Delft, Holland.

Dutch potters later introduced the art of tin glazing to England along with the name, which now applies to wares manufactured in the Netherlands and England. It is distinguished from faience (made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia) and majolica (made in Italy).

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▪ pottery

also called  delft 

      tin-glazed earthenware first made early in the 17th century at Delft, Holland. Dutch potters later brought the art of tin glazing to England along with the name delft, which now applies to wares manufactured in The Netherlands and England, as distinguished from faience, made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia, and maiolica, made in Italy. See tin-glazed earthenware; Dutch ware.

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