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Delftware

Delftware is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. Tin-glazed earthenware first made early in the 17th century in Delft, the Netherlands. This style of tin glazing was later brought by the Dutch to England. In modern usage, the term applies to all such wares manufactured in either The Netherlands or England, as distinguished from 'faience,' made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia, and 'maiolica,' made in Italy. Delftware developed after Chinese porcelain production was severely curtailed in the mid-17th century due to the war between the ruling Ming dynasty and the invading Manchus, when important Chinese kilns were destroyed. The prev It sits within the wider heading of tin-glazed ware. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. 4 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 2 verified sources, corroborated by 2 independent institutional witnesses. The name also appears as Delft ware, Delphware.

Also recorded as Delft (Pottery); Delphware; Delft ware.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: tin-glazed ware (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: delftware (300140808))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Delftware (sh85036571))

• Definition: Tin-glazed earthenware first made early in the 17th century in Delft, the Netherlands. This style of tin glazing was later brought by the Dutch to England. In modern usage, the term applies to all such wares manufactured in either The Netherlands or England, as distinguished from 'faience,' made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia, and 'maiolica,' made in Italy. Delftware developed after Chinese porcelain production was severely curtailed in the mid-17th century due to the war between the ruling Ming dynasty and the invading Manchus, when important Chinese kilns were destroyed. The prev (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: delftware (300140808))

Sources

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  • Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress

    Library of Congress Subject Headings: Delftware (sh85036571)

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  • Institutional database · Scholarly · Getty Research Institute

    Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: delftware (300140808)

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