Tile

1700-1800

Place madeHolland, Europe

Earthenware

Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 3/8 in. ( 13 x 13 x 1 cm )

Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937

Z.740

This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.

DescriptionTin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with pinkish-white glaze and pin-prick on lower left; scene of shepherd with two sheep to right; spider-head corner motifs.

ClassificationsCERAMICS