Tile

Part of a delftware tile in tin-glazed earthenware, painted with white figures on a blue background outlined in purple. Cherub's heads and part of a nude female are discernable. There are traces of plaster on the back. It was found with the remains of a 17th century barge carrying bricks, excavated on the banks of the Thames between Blackfriars and Southwark bridge.

Object Details

ID: AAA6259
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Tile
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 17th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 x 80 x 78 mm