Reticulated basket c. 1710

This 18th-century ceramic basket, created by an anonymous artist, is a fine example of Delftware, a type of tin-glazed earthenware. The delicate, intricate design of the basket features a pierced border, and the center is painted in cobalt blue with a pastoral scene of a man standing by a tree near a cow. This blue and white color scheme is a hallmark of Delftware, which was popular throughout Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.