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Tile

Collection Type

  • Architecture

Date

ca. 1750

GUSN

GUSN-35690

Description

Square blue and white glazed earthenware ceramic tile depicting a dog, house, trees and birdss within circle. Abstract (ox head) motif on each of the four corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
earthenware
ceramic tile
earthenware
ceramic tile
glaze
Landscape
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

1933.502

Places

Probably Delft (South Holland, Netherlands)

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