Tile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3160/23

Ceramic tile, square. On a white background, tile has a circular scene in blue of a religious figure, halo around head, cross in hand, floating above an open sarcophagus. In the background is a hill, plants, and plumes of smoke. Each corner of the tile is decorated with a spider motif. Top of tile is glazed and shiny, sides and bottom undecorated.


  • Type of Item tile
  • Culture Dutch
  • Material clay, paint, glaze
  • Measurements height 13.0 cm, width 12.8 cm, depth 0.8 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Margot Allingham
  • Received from Margot Allingham

  • Made in Netherlands

  • Creation Date during 1775
  • Ownership Date before March 11, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on March 11, 2016

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3160/0023