Delft Blue Style Decorative Ceramic Pitcher

This item is a decorative ceramic pitcher or ewer, featuring a classic blue and white tin-glazed earthenware aesthetic associated with Delftware. The vessel is constructed with a bulbous circular body that narrows into a cinched waist before flaring out at the neck into a wide, scalloped spout. A highly distinctive features is the vertical 'ring' handle, which consists of several stacked ceramic loops, providing a decorative and tactile element. The glaze is an off-white or cream base, decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue iconography. The body features a central scenic medallion depicting a traditional watermill and farmhouse in a rural Dutch landscape, framed by scrollwork and floral sprigs. The neck and spout are further adorned with delicate floral patterns and scroll motifs. While the exact maker's marks are not visible from this angle, the style suggests a mid-20th-century production, likely from a manufacture such as Royal Delft or a similar Dutch workshop. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible surface dirt, and while no major chips are immediately apparent on the outer rim, ceramic of this type is prone to crazing and kiln stilt marks. The painting shows varying degrees of brushstroke saturation, a hallmark of hand-decorated pieces.