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Tile picture, (composed of 32 tiles)

Unknown artist, 1760

Picture composed of 32 tiles, painted in high temperature polychrome with plants growing out of pots and birds. One of a pair used to decorate either side of a fireplace. Originally there were probably 40 tiles but now there are 32. The design is English and the source - one of a dozen delftware potteries in Liverpool in the 18th century.

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Title of artwork, date

Tile picture, (composed of 32 tiles), 1760

Date supported

1985

Medium and material

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Each: 10 x 20 cm

Grant

1625

Total cost

6500

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