Dish with an unidentified coat of arms c. 1645 - 1660

This Delftware dish, painted in cobalt blue, is decorated with an unidentified coat of arms featuring a bird. The coat of arms is surrounded by a foliate design and a stylized border of overlapping leaves, characteristic of the decorative style popular in the Netherlands during the 17th century. The use of cobalt blue was a defining feature of Delftware, and the blue and white palette was favored by Dutch artists and craftsmen. Willem Jansz. Verstraeten was a well-known Delftware painter, and his work is sought after for its exceptional craftsmanship.