Tile

Unknown Artist

18th century

Tile by Unknown Artist

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

5 × 5 in. (12.7 × 12.7 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Pottery

Culture

Dutch

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of W. R. Valentiner, 1908

Accession Number

08.196.118

Tags

MenWomen

Art Historical Context

This charming 18th-century Dutch, crafted from tin-glazed earthen, exemplifies the everyday artistry of the Delft pottery tradition. Measuring a modest 5 × 5 inches, it likely depicts figures of men and women in lively scene, a common motif in these small-scale ceramics produced for home decoration. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1908 by W.R. Valentiner, it resides in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection, offering a glimpse into domestic life during the Dutch Golden Age's lingering influence. Tin-glazing, a technique where a tin oxide layer creates a brilliant whit...

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