Tile - Magic Number Square - very rare. - 1750-1800

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John Laurance
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A 122×122×8 mm earthenware tile from the Netherlands, dating to around 1780, featuring a 3x3 magic square (sum 15) and in good used condition with minor signs of aging and stains, with a glued corner at the upper right and no restorations.

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I have never come across this very special tile in over 40 years of tiling.
There are several names for it, but I’ll mention just one: 3x3 magic square.
When summing three numbers, whether horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, you always get 15 as the result.
Tile has NO restorations, but a glued-on upper corner piece.
Beautiful, smooth, glossy glaze.
See the photos for your own impressions.
Dimensions: 122x122x8 mm. About 1780, and regarding the dimensions, I have Harlingen in mind.
Bids starting from €125.

Is carefully packed and shipped with a track/trace code via Postnl Pakketdienst.

I have never come across this very special tile in over 40 years of tiling.
There are several names for it, but I’ll mention just one: 3x3 magic square.
When summing three numbers, whether horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, you always get 15 as the result.
Tile has NO restorations, but a glued-on upper corner piece.
Beautiful, smooth, glossy glaze.
See the photos for your own impressions.
Dimensions: 122x122x8 mm. About 1780, and regarding the dimensions, I have Harlingen in mind.
Bids starting from €125.

Is carefully packed and shipped with a track/trace code via Postnl Pakketdienst.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Theme/Depiction
Magic Number Square - very rare.
Material
Earthenware
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 mm
Width
122 mm
Depth
122 mm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Sold by
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Objects sold
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