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1936

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Tile (France)

This is a tile. It is dated ca. 1600 and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is lead-glazed earthenware, polychrome overglaze decoration. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Montgomery Hare. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Hare.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 11.4 x 11.3 cm (4 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.)

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Tile (France); lead-glazed earthenware, polychrome overglaze decoration; L x W x D: 11.4 x 11.3 cm (4 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Hare; 1936-29-3

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