![Ewer by Grieksche A [de] (the Greek A Factory), Delft, Netherlands, founded 1658](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/smith/thumb/ewer-smith-959093-0.webp)
Medium
ceramics
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren
Accession Number
1986-61-53
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant ewer, crafted between 1686 and 1701 by the Grieks A factory in Delft, Netherlands—founded in 1658—exemplifies the golden era of Delftware ceramics. Delft potters, during the Dutch Golden Age, tin-glazed earthenware create affordable, high-quality alternatives to costly Chinese porcelain imports. The Grieksche A factory, of over 30 in Delft at its peak, was renowned for its blue-and-white pieces, often featuring intricate floral motifs, landscapes, or biblical scenes painted under a glossy glaze. Ewers like this served both practical and decorative purposes in affluent Dutch house...