Tile - Imaginary dolphin / sea creature - 1650-1700 - Delftware tile, 17th century
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Delftware wall tile from Delft, Netherlands, made of tin-glazed terracotta, measuring 12.8 x 12.8 cm with a thickness of 0.8 cm, dating to circa 1650–1680, showing an imaginary dolphin or sea monster leaping above stylised waves, hand-painted in cobalt blue, in very good condition with minor edge wear and a tiny glaze fleck at the lower right corner.
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Delft Tile (Delftse tegel) – Imaginary Dolphin / Marine Creature – 17th century (c. 1650–1680)
Description
Object: Wall tile in faience (Tegel)
Origin: Netherlands (Delft / Rotterdam)
Era: 17th century (c. 1650–1680)
Material: Earthenware with tin glaze, monochrome cobalt blue hand-painted
Central motif: Fantastical dolphin / marine monster emerging from the waves, tail raised with foliate fin
Angular motifs: Stylized lily heads (Ossekop / fleur-de-lis)
Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8 cm
Thickness: 0.8 cm
Condition: Very good overall for a tile of this era. Glazed surface with a fine network of original crazing (tressailloutage). Very slight edge wear and a tiny glaze loss at the lower right corner. The reverse retains its remnants of old original mortar, attesting to its authenticity.
Detailed description
A very beautiful Dutch 17th-century tile depicting a fantastical stylized dolphin, with an expanded tail fin and upturned snout, leaping above the water.
In the 17th century, the dolphin was depicted in an allegorical and mythological manner, symbolizing protection of sailors and Dutch maritime prosperity. The thinner thickness (0.8 cm) and the finesse of the contours testify to production in the latter half of the 17th century.
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Delft Tile (Delftse tegel) – Imaginary Dolphin / Marine Creature – 17th century (c. 1650–1680)
Description
Object: Wall tile in faience (Tegel)
Origin: Netherlands (Delft / Rotterdam)
Era: 17th century (c. 1650–1680)
Material: Earthenware with tin glaze, monochrome cobalt blue hand-painted
Central motif: Fantastical dolphin / marine monster emerging from the waves, tail raised with foliate fin
Angular motifs: Stylized lily heads (Ossekop / fleur-de-lis)
Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8 cm
Thickness: 0.8 cm
Condition: Very good overall for a tile of this era. Glazed surface with a fine network of original crazing (tressailloutage). Very slight edge wear and a tiny glaze loss at the lower right corner. The reverse retains its remnants of old original mortar, attesting to its authenticity.
Detailed description
A very beautiful Dutch 17th-century tile depicting a fantastical stylized dolphin, with an expanded tail fin and upturned snout, leaping above the water.
In the 17th century, the dolphin was depicted in an allegorical and mythological manner, symbolizing protection of sailors and Dutch maritime prosperity. The thinner thickness (0.8 cm) and the finesse of the contours testify to production in the latter half of the 17th century.
Shipping & Packaging
Fast and secure shipment with tracking and insurance. Professional reinforced packaging with suitable protective materials.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Theme/Depiction
Imaginary dolphin / sea creature
Specific region of origin
Delft
Title additional information
Delftware tile, 17th century
Material
Terracotta
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12.8 cm
Width
12.8 cm
Depth
0.08 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700
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