18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Tile With Animal Motif

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This Dutch Delft tile reflects the hand-painted faience tradition that flourished across the Netherlands during the 18th century. Executed in … Read more This Dutch Delft tile reflects the hand-painted faience tradition that flourished across the Netherlands during the 18th century. Executed in cobalt blue on a tin-glazed white surface, the tile features a single animal rendered in a simplified silhouette—a classic motif used in domestic interiors throughout the period.

The corner ornaments, shaped as stylized floral sprigs, align with decorative conventions practiced in Delft and regional workshops such as Harlingen and Rotterdam. Formed from a terracotta clay body and coated with tin glaze, the tile embodies the technique and material vocabulary that defined Dutch ceramic production from the early modern era.

Provenance details unknown; acquired directly from a Northern California collection.

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

Weight: 11 oz

Origin: Netherlands

Age: 18th Century See less