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Tile

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

c. 1750-75

GUSN

GUSN-35703

Description

Square, blue and white glazed tile depicting castle on shore with two sailboats and two swans enclosed in octagonal border with very stylized floral and cross-hatched designs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
earthenware
ceramic glaze
Earthenware
Tile, Fireplace

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Holland

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Spaulding

Accession Number

1933.515

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