Dutch “Famille Noire” Black Royal Delft Hand Painted Platter - 1979

The rectangular tin glazed earthenware dish with flattened corners is a dish shape that has been part of dinner services from the 18th century, made in both Chinese porcelain and Delft earthenware. Decorated in several colours on a black base with flowering plants and an insect.
For the 325th Jubilee of Royal Delft in 1978 The black Delft was new introduced It was based on the “Famille Noir” that was already made in Delft in the late 17th century. 
A black base decorated with several colours. the so called: The wondrous Black of Delft.
Signed on the back in underglaze black for:
DE PORCELEYNE FLES   -   ROYAL  DELFT
DELFT - HOLLAND  &  CY  = 1979
Painter’s initials: MCH = F. Hillenaar
Employment dates: 1970 - 1981

Length: 28,9 cm. (11,4 inches.)
Width:  15,5 cm. (6,1 inches.)     
Weight: 542 grams.