18th Century Dutch Delft Porceleyne Bijl Chinoiserie Ceramic Pottery Dish Plate

A c.1780 Dutch Delft plate with sloping broad rim painted with flowers emerging from a fine lattice border.

The centre features a chinoiserie garden where a large pine tree in full bloom is surrounded by extravagant flowers whilst its edge is painted with traditional ochre coloured slip.

The rear has a foot rim and 'hatchet' makers mark for De Porceleyne Bijl (The Porcelain Axe) (Delft, South Holland, The Netherlands, 1657-1803)

Diameter: 9" - Height: 1"

In good overall condition for its age with fritting to the rim as expected with this type of ware.