Box in the form of a basket of pears c. 1750 - 1780

This ceramic box in the form of a basket of pears is a fine example of the De Porceleyne Byl workshop's distinctive style of 18th-century Dutch decorative arts. The box is crafted from tin-glazed earthenware, known as Delftware, and features a realistic depiction of pears nestled in leaves. The basket's woven pattern, rendered in brown and white, adds a touch of rustic charm. This object, measuring 10.8 cm high and 13.2 cm wide, is a beautiful and practical example of the Dutch tradition of ceramics.