Exquisite Royal Sphinx Delft Vase – Blue & White Mid-Century

$400.00

Royal Sphinx Delft-Style Lidded Vase with Foo Dog – Lobed Blue & White Ceramic, Mid-Century

A striking mid-century Delft-style lidded vase by Royal Sphinx Maastricht, crafted in the Netherlands around the 1960s. This substantial ceramic piece stands out for its elegant blue and white hand-painted decoration and its rare sculptural Foo Dog finial, blending Dutch ceramic tradition with Orientalist charm.

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Royal Sphinx Delft vase from the 1960s, made in the Netherlands by Royal Sphinx Maastricht. This blue and white lidded vase shows an elegant lobed silhouette with hand-painted floral and lattice motifs in the classic Delft palette. The lid is crowned by a sculptural Foo Dog, adding symbolic presence and a collectible touch to the piece.

The surface presents fine tin-glazed craquelure that enriches the cobalt decoration and highlights the vertical rhythm of the lobes. Proportions are balanced and refined, making this Royal Sphinx Delft vase a versatile statement for traditional, coastal, or chinoiserie-inspired interiors. Marked on the underside: Royal Sphinx – Made in Holland – Delfts, confirming origin and authenticity.

Condition: excellent vintage condition. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Glossy glaze, intact lid and finial, natural surface craquelure only.
Dimensions: height 18.5 in; diameter 9.4 in.

Height: 18.5
Diameter: 9.4Ø
1960
Glazed earthenware, Tin glaze, Cobalt pigment
Chinoiserie, Delft, Traditional, Mid-Century
Blue, White

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