Batavian ware

Batavian ware is a type of tin-enameled earthenware primarily manufactured in the Netherlands, beginning in the late 16th century. Initially, these wares were influenced by Italian majolica and later by Chinese porcelain imported by the Dutch East India Company. The town of Delft became a major center for this industry, with potters taking over disused breweries.

Batavian ware, often generically called delftware, frequently imitated blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. Over time, it also incorporated polychrome decorations, enamel colors, and styles inspired by Japanese and European porcelain, such as Meissen. While most production focused on earthenware, some Dutch factories also produced porcelain towards the end of the 18th century.12