17th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Figural Landscape Tile, 5-Inch

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This 5-inch Dutch Delft tile dates to the 17th century, produced during the height of Holland’s tin-glazed earthenware tradition. Executed … Read more This 5-inch Dutch Delft tile dates to the 17th century, produced during the height of Holland’s tin-glazed earthenware tradition. Executed in cobalt blue over a white glaze, the figural scene depicts a seated figure set within a stylized pastoral landscape framed by roundel borders and corner ox-head motifs typical of the period.

Delft workshops of this era employed tin glazes to achieve an opaque white ground suited for detailed brushwork, contributing to the development of Northern Europe’s narrative tile production. The tile represents an early example of Dutch domestic architectural ceramics and reflects the regional shift toward figural themes alongside geometric and floral patterns.

Measures: .375"H x 5"W x 5"D

Weight: 10 oz

Origin: Netherlands

Age: 17th Century See less