Tile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3160/37

Ceramic tile, square. On a white background, tile has an image in blue of Triton, son of Poseidon, with the head and torso of a man and spiraling tail of an eel. In his hands he grips a shell horn, blowing into the tip. His face is rounded with a heavy brow, and curling hair. Figure floats on calm water. Each corner of the tile is decorated with a spider motif. Top of tile is glazed and shiny; sides and bottom are undecorated.


  • Type of Item tile
  • Culture Dutch
  • Material clay, paint, glaze
  • Measurements height 12.9 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 1.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Margot Allingham
  • Received from Margot Allingham

  • Made in Netherlands

  • Creation Date during 1770
  • Ownership Date before March 11, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on March 11, 2016

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3160/0037