Tile
The Netherlands
1740-1780
Measurements
1/2 in x 5-1/4 in x 5-1/4 in
Materials
Tin-glazed white earthenware (delftware)
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1959.4237
Condition Notes
The tile is now cemented into a copper tray with a leather liner on the outside bottom for use as a coaster.
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The square fireplace tile has a complex image of a tall building with two chimney-like structures rising from a sloped roof. A large round vat is to the left of the structure, and a second, smaller structure is near the middle left border. Two sailboats are at the middle right border. Each corner is decorated with a scrolled motif.
Blue and white Dutch tiles were inspired in part by Chinese porcelains.
