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