Pot met tekst Oost West Thuis Best c. 1899 - 1925

This is a ceramic pot, titled "Pot met tekst Oost West Thuis Best", crafted by Willem C. Brouwer, a Dutch ceramic artist, sometime between 1899 and 1925. The pot is decorated with the inscription "Oost West Thuis Best" (East West Home Best), a common Dutch proverb, and a stylized animal figure, likely a horse, within a circle. The pot is glazed in a dark brown tone, enhancing the relief of the ornamentation and giving it a rustic aesthetic. This piece exemplifies the Dutch tradition of functional pottery decorated with traditional Dutch motifs.