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Tile with Chirimia player

Unknown18th century

Ateneu de Maó

Ateneu de Maó
Mao, Spain

Polychrome tile depicting trades, made in the 18th century in Catalonia. It represents a man playing the chririmia, a Spanish woodwind intrument similar to an oboe, with palm leaf decoration on the sides. This tile belongs to the "De la palmeta" group (Palm tree group), which refers to the palm-like leaf decoration of the sides.

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  • Title: Tile with Chirimia player
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location Created: Catalonia, Spain
  • Physical Dimensions: 13,50 x 13,50 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Ceramics, polychrome tiles, tile, folk art, Catalonia, Spain
  • Type: Ceramic
  • Medium: Polychrome enamel
Ateneu de Maó

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