Tile
Physical description
Ceramic tile, square. On a white background, tile has an image in blue of a biblical maritime scene showing Jonah being thrown over the edge of a sailboat by fishermen, in order to calm the sea. Reference “Jona 1-V-15” is written along the bottom of the scene. Image is surrounded by a circular border, and ox-head motifs decorate the corners of the tile. Top surface is glazed and shiny; sides and bottom are undecorated.
Date Made
Before 1800
Date Acquired
11 Mar 2016
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Margot Allingham Collection of Dutch TilesMore...
Measurements
Overall: 13.1 cm x 13.2 cm x .8 cm
Object Number
3160/57