Tile

mid-18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Square tile. Centered with circular medallion enclosing a vase with flowers and two addorsed birds, blue on white. Border of powdered orange-red, with blue on white cherubs' heads at the corners. In black walnut frame.

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Title: Tile
Date Created: mid-18th century
Location Created: Bristol, England
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Tin-enamelled earthenware
Credit line: Museum purchase from Friends of the Museum Fund

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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