Fifth Tier for a Flower Pyramid

Allegorical figures representing Faith, Hope, and Love decorate the base of this pyramid, on which rest six tiers with spouts where flowers can be placed. Flower pyramids are among the most complex and luxurious types of ceramics produced in Delft in the late 1600s. This example was made in the Greek A Factory, owned by Adrianus Kocx. During his tenure, the factory became the most prestigious of Delft potteries and received commissions from Queen Mary II, who ruled over England, Scotland, and Ireland together with her husband, William III. She contributed to the international spread of the fashion for Delft ceramics.

This hexagonal tin-glazed earthenware vessel features six spouts curving outward like stylized creature heads. Raised blue dots line each neck, leading to wide openings detailed with painted eyes. Delicate blue floral sprays decorate the glossy white surface between the spouts. A central opening with a rough rim tops the faceted body, which rests on a smaller hexagonal foot. Banded geometric and leafy motifs border the base, finished in a smooth, reflective glaze.

Fifth Tier for a Flower Pyramid

c. 1690

Adrianus Kocx, De Grieksche A (The Greek A) Factory

(Dutch, active 1686–1701), (Netherlands, 1658–1811)

Netherlands, Holland, Delft

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