Not currently on display at the V&A

Tile

late 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile of tin-glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel. A peacock stands to the right on fruit. Small butterfly-like scrolls in the corners.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel
Brief description
Tin-glazed earthenware, printed in blue with a peacock standing to right on fruit, small butterfly-like scrolls in corners. Netherlands, late 17th century
Physical description
Tile of tin-glazed earthenware painted with blue enamel. A peacock stands to the right on fruit. Small butterfly-like scrolls in the corners.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 12.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Stuart Gerald Davis
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.87-1951

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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