Wall tile

18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Square tile, blue and white. A circular border encloses biblical scene, probably Moses in the bulrushes. Robed figure with nimbus stands on mound behind baby in rectangular boat, Tree on each side. Floral corners.

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Details

Title: Wall tile
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: Kirchwarder, The Vierlands, Germany
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/54314
Medium: Glazed earthenware

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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