Miniature Delft Blue Hand-Painted Cup and Saucer with Lid

This is a miniature collectible ceramic cup and saucer set, complete with a matching lid, adorned with hand-painted Delft Blue-style decorations. The set is primarily white ceramic with cobalt blue motifs. The cup features a landscape scene with what appears to be a traditional Dutch windmill and flying birds, characteristic of classic Delftware. The saucer is decorated with floral and foliate patterns, including what look like tulips and other stylized blossoms, arranged around the rim. The lid mirrors the saucer's decorative style, featuring a spiral-and-dot pattern around its circumference, and a small, knob-like finial on top with a simple blue design. There is a small handle on the side of the cup. The edges of both the saucer and the lid have a blue rim, indicating attention to detail. Visible condition issues include some possible discoloration or dirt around the rim of the saucer, and potentially very minor wear consistent with handling or age. The quality of the hand-painting suggests a certain level of craftsmanship, though the miniature scale might allow for slight imperfections that add to its charm. The overall aesthetic points to an item made in the style of traditional Dutch Delftware, making its likely manufacturing period anywhere from the mid-to-late 20th century, assuming modern production, or possibly earlier given the enduring popularity of this style. The text 'D.A.L' from the context suggests a potential maker's mark or series identifier, which would be crucial for precise identification and dating. This set appears to be a decorative item, possibly a souvenir or part of a miniature collection.