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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1695-1750

GUSN

GUSN-28438

Description

Square, polychrome glazed tile depicting woman carrying vessel with small child to right, on grass; four florets in corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
earthenware
ceramic glaze
Earthenware
Tile, Fireplace

Inscription

"8"

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

5 x 5 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1918.1310

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