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1936

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2025

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Tile (Italy), mid-18th century

This is a tile. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is glazed earthenware, overglaze decoration. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 0.9 x 12.9 x 13.1 cm (3/8 x 5 1/16 x 5 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tile (Italy), mid-18th century; glazed earthenware, overglaze decoration; H x W x D: 0.9 x 12.9 x 13.1 cm (3/8 x 5 1/16 x 5 3/16 in.); 1936-15-2

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