Decorative blue and white porcelain boot-form vase / planter with hand-painted style floral, scroll, and landscape-inspired decoration. The boot shape gives it a whimsical Victorian-style look, while the cobalt blue and white palette is inspired by Delft, Chinese export porcelain, and chinoiserie ceramics popular in European and American interiors from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Boot and shoe-form ceramics were often made as novelty vases, mantel pieces, spill holders, and decorative containers. This example works well as a small vase, shelf accent, vanity piece, blue-and-white collection item, or farmhouse / cottage décor accent.
