Delft Blue is the characteristic blue and white decorative style associated with Dutch Delft pottery, inspired by imported Chinese porcelain of the Ming Dynasty. Hand-painted using cobalt oxide beneath a clear tin glaze, Delft Blue became one of Europe\'s most recognisable ceramic styles during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Antique examples include plates, tiles, chargers, vases and ornamental wares. *Related Terms*\ Chinese Porcelain, Cobalt Blue, Delft, Delft Charger, Delft Tile.