Tile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3160/65

Ceramic tile, square. On a light grey background, tile has an image in maroon of a biblical scene in which Jonathan, in soldier’s clothing, prepares to shoot an arrow from a bow while a young servant boy runs to gathers up those previously shot. King Saul hides amongst hills in the distance. Reference “1 : Sam:20:35” is written along the bottom of the scene. Image is surrounded by a circular border, and ox-head motifs decorate the corners of the tile. Top surface is glazed and shiny; sides and bottom are undecorated.


  • Type of Item tile
  • Culture Dutch
  • Material clay, paint, glaze
  • Measurements height 13.0 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 0.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Margot Allingham
  • Received from Margot Allingham

  • Made in Netherlands

  • Creation Date before 1800
  • Ownership Date before March 11, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on March 11, 2016

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3160/0065