Tile Item Number: 3545/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Square ceramic tile with a tin glazed front and a small marketplace scene overtop; done in dark blue. Design consists of two male figures, facing one another. Both have wide-brimmed hats, tall boots, and loose shirts. The figure on the right has a front opening jacket; figure on left has a belted waist and is holding a large basket. Shadows of figures extend to right side of tile. Sides and back are undecorated.

Narrative

The donor was given the tile while studying in Rotterdam in 1968.

Item History

What

Name
Tile
Identification Number
3545/1
Type of Item
tile
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Overall
height 13.2 cm, width 13.2 cm, depth 0.8 cm

Who

Culture
Dutch
Previous Owner
Donna Runnalls
Received from
Donna Runnalls (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Netherlands

When

Creation Date
between 1800 and 1850
Collection Date
during 1968
Ownership Date
before February 2, 2022
Acquisition Date
on February 2, 2022

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
fair
Accession Number
3545/0001