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Tile (Fireplace or wall tile)
Cain and Abel
1740-1760
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Netherlands; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1969.3696
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3696
Object Name
Tile (Fireplace or wall tile)
Title
Cain and Abel
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Netherlands; Europe
Date
1740-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front, low in reserve
Inscription: Underglaze manganese painted script, "Gene 4:8"
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Small, white rectangular sticker with rounded corners is inscribed in pencil, "23".
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Faded dark blue grease pencil(?) "0/4"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Biblical scene
- Bible
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
4.93 (H) x 5.06 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.54 (H) x 12.86 (W)