Cilidrical covered box in the shape of a cricket's cage c. 1675 - 1699

This cylindrical, lidded box, created by an anonymous artist in the late 17th century, is an excellent example of Dutch Delftware. This type of pottery was inspired by Chinese porcelain and often decorated with intricate designs. The box is decorated with a delicate pattern of stylized flowers, birds, and landscapes, executed in vibrant hues of blue, green, and red. The piece is currently located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.