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Tile

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1650-1750

GUSN

GUSN-35689

Description

Square blue and white glzed earthenware ceramic tile depicting Dutch woman in center with house on left and three buildings on right; abstract (ox head) motif in each of the four corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
earthenware
ceramic tile
earthenware
ceramic tile
glaze
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Figure
Tile, Fireplace

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Spaulding

Accession Number

1933.501

Places

Probably Delft (South Holland, Netherlands)

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