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Fireplace Tiles

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1774

GUSN

GUSN-65685

Description

Set of twenty-five tinglazed earthenware tiles with waterside scenes in roundel; purple underglaze; cross on circular motf.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
tin (metal)
bridges (built works)
buildings (structures)
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Bridge
Unidentified Building
TILE, FIREPLACE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.795

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