Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Tile

late 17th century-early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile of earthenware painted with blue enamel over a cream-coloured slip. Painted with a man standing beside a classical building, within a broad irregular border of foliage scrolls. Hollow underneath.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware painted with blue enamel over a cream-coloured slip
Brief description
Tile of earthenware painted with blue enamel over a cream-coloured slip, Germany, late 17th century-early 18th century.
Physical description
Tile of earthenware painted with blue enamel over a cream-coloured slip. Painted with a man standing beside a classical building, within a broad irregular border of foliage scrolls. Hollow underneath.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Width: 15.2cm
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.651-1920

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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