A mid-17th century blue and white glazed earthenware tulip vase, having a tall stem above a bulbous base with reservoirs. This tulip vase is typically decorated with stylised foliage in...
A mid-17th century blue and white glazed earthenware tulip vase, having a tall stem above a bulbous base with reservoirs. This tulip vase is typically decorated with stylised foliage in blue and white glazes. The form is also known as a crocus vase. Such pieces were made for the Dutch market and adorned the grandest rooms in noble and wealthy merchant houses as vessels for rare and exotic flowers.