Keramis Boch - 花瓶 (2) - 十六 - Earthenware - 花瓶 デルフト BFK

この magnificent pair of octagonal cut-corner fine earthenware vases from the famous Belgian manufacture Boch Frères Keramis (BFK) stands as a beautiful decorative collection set, crafted in the late 19th century or the very early 20th century. Each piece features a rich hand-painted monochrome blue design under a glossy glaze, brilliantly reinterpreting the traditional Delft Blue style through Far Eastern chinoiserie and garden scenes. The vertical panels alternate large luminous windows showcasing a songbird or bird of paradise perched on a floral fence, with side sections adorned with dense plant scrolls, foliage, and intricate lattice patterns. The base and the short neck are highlighted by refined geometric lambrequin borders that elegantly frame the eight-sided structure of the silhouette. Turning the pieces over provides full authenticity for experts, as the bases reveal the genuine historical factory mark painted in underglaze blue showing the intertwined BFK monogram, alongside the artist number 16. Displaying a balanced weight of 650 grams each ensuring fine stability, each vase stands at a height of 25 centimeters with a maximum belly diameter of 85 millimeters and a top neck opening of 55 millimeters, creating slender proportions perfect for a mantelpiece or a vintage sideboard. The complete set is in excellent overall condition, with the glazed earthenware body completely free of any structural cracks, surface scratches, or body chips, showing only the traditional network of fine original glaze crazing and standard surface wear friction on the bottom base rim that witnesses its long history. A timeless decorative pair, perfect for enhancing a classic interior layout or joining a selective collection of historical Belgian pottery.