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Tiles

second half 17th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tiles
  • Date: second half 17th century
  • Culture: Portuguese
  • Medium: Tin-glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions: Overall (each tile): 5 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (14.6 × 14.6 cm);
    Overall (whole panel): 23 1/4 × 23 1/4 in. (59.1 × 59.1 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.199.122–.137
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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