Cruet set c. 1720 - 1735

This 18th century cruet set, produced by the workshop De Drie Posteleyne Astonne, features two small jugs with lids, all resting on a base. Each piece is decorated with a repeating pattern of blue and white floral designs. The floral motifs are reminiscent of Chinese porcelain styles popular during the 1700s, demonstrating the influence of East Asian aesthetics on European ceramics. The set is an excellent example of Delftware, a type of tin-glazed earthenware produced in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries.