Tile - Antique Delft blue tile with a large sea monster - 1700-1750

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Antique Delft blue earthenware tile from the Netherlands, 12.6 × 12.6 cm and 7 mm deep, dating to 1700–1750, depicting a large sea monster, in good used condition with minor signs of age and spots and not restored.

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Rare antique Delft blue tile depicting a large sea monster. The tile is in good condition, beautifully colored, and has not been restored or retouched. Such images are less common, making the tile special. Sailors who sailed on VOC ships suffered from vitamin deficiencies at sea and thus saw fictitious creatures. Artists created tiles based on the sailors' experiences.

A combined shipment with other lots is possible.

Rare antique Delft blue tile depicting a large sea monster. The tile is in good condition, beautifully colored, and has not been restored or retouched. Such images are less common, making the tile special. Sailors who sailed on VOC ships suffered from vitamin deficiencies at sea and thus saw fictitious creatures. Artists created tiles based on the sailors' experiences.

A combined shipment with other lots is possible.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Theme/Depiction
Antique Delft blue tile with a large sea monster
Material
Earthenware
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12.6 cm
Width
12.6 cm
Depth
7 mm
Estimated period
1700-1750
The NetherlandsVerified
636
Objects sold
100%
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