Tile
1650-1750
Place madeHolland, Europe
Earthenware
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 13.3 x 1 cm )
Gift of S. Alofsen, 1864
INV.8792f
The early date at which this tile entered the NYHS collection suggests that it may have been from a NY house.
DescriptionTin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white painted decoration; buff-colored body, pinkish-white glaze, and pin-holes at lower left and upper right corners; putti with bow and arrow in center; spider's head corner motifs.Markingswritten: on reverse; "From S Alofsen/ Dec 1864"
ClassificationsCERAMICS
