Delft “De Witte Starre” – 18th century Dragonfly Plate

Highlights

• Handpicked by justloveantiques
• Vintage from the 18th century
• Materials: tin glazed earthenware, Delftware, Faience
• Width: 23 centimeters

Dutch Delft Chinoiserie plate depicting a large dragonfly, in a Chinese garden, sitting on a rock. All within a shaped octagonal border.

The rim in brond and the wide border with a series of roundels depicting stylized flower heads and bugs.
The reverse with underglaze blue painted O’s and X’s.
Marked with a star; ‘De Witte Starre’ 1660-1804

The dragonfly is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Good condition: light chipping and some usual wear to the rim