Vintage Dutch Makkum Hand-Painted Faience Plate – Sower Figure Design – Hexagonal Friesland Pottery

Charming Hand-Painted Dutch Makkum Decorative Plate

Offered for sale is a delightful vintage Dutch Makkum faience plate, expertly hand-painted with a traditional sower (farmer scattering seed) motif at its centre. The figure is surrounded by an elegant border of flowing blue scrolls, stylised leaves and warm terracotta accents, all framed by a beautifully scalloped hexagonal rim highlighted in golden yellow.

Produced in the historic pottery town of Makkum in Friesland, the Netherlands, this decorative plate reflects the region’s centuries-old tradition of hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware. The rural sower scene is a classic Dutch folk art subject, symbolising agriculture, prosperity and the country’s rich farming heritage.

Its colourful decoration and charming design make it an attractive display piece for collectors of Dutch ceramics, Delftware and European pottery.

Features

• Authentic Dutch Makkum faience pottery
• Hand-painted by skilled artisans
• Traditional sower (farmer) central motif
• Decorative floral and scrolling border
• Hexagonal shape with scalloped edge
• Bright cobalt blue, terracotta, green and yellow decoration
• Tin-glazed earthenware
• Made in the Netherlands
• Suitable for wall display or cabinet collection

Condition

Presented in very good vintage condition with vibrant colours and a glossy glaze. There may be light signs of age consistent with vintage handmade pottery. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description. There are images of some small chips on the outside rim. 

About Makkum Pottery

Makkum has been one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated pottery centres since the late 1500s. Famous for its hand-painted faience, each piece is individually decorated using traditional methods that have remained largely unchanged for generations. Inspired by Dutch folk art and the famous Delft tradition, Makkum pottery is admired worldwide for its colourful designs, quality craftsmanship and enduring collectability.

The charming sower depicted on this plate celebrates the agricultural traditions of rural Holland, making it a distinctive and meaningful addition to any collection.

Whether displayed individually or alongside other Dutch ceramics, this attractive Makkum plate will add a touch of traditional European craftsmanship and colour to any home.

Carefully packed and shipped from Australia. Worldwide shipping available.

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