Royal Sphinx Maastricht Delfts Blauw Wall Plate - Dutch Windmill Scene and Ceramic, 25 cm

Fine earthenware wall plate from the Royal Sphinx Maastricht manufactory, produced in the traditional Delfts Blauw style. This mid-20th-century piece depicts a classic Dutch fluvial landscape with a focus on traditional rural architecture.

Item History: Produced by the famous factory founded by Petrus Regout in Maastricht, Netherlands. The backstamp, featuring the crowned sphinx effigy, identifies production under the Royal Sphinx brand, established after receiving the royal title in the 1950s. The design captures Dutch rural iconography using high-definition underglaze cobalt blue transfer technique.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1950s
- Technique: Underglaze transferware
- Diameter: 25 cm (9.8 inches)
- Weight: 620 g (1.36 lb)
- Material: Ceramic (Fine earthenware)
- Condition: Excellent vintage preservation. No cracks, restorations, or significant crazing observed in the glaze.

Value and Use: An item of interest for collectors of Maastricht pottery and Delft Blue style enthusiasts. Suitable for integration into decorative wall sets or as a study piece of 20th-century European industrial ceramic art.