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1960

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2015

2025

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Border Tile

This is a Border Tile. It is dated possibly 16th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 20.6 x 25.3 x 4.4 cm (8 1/8 x 9 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Border Tile; glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 20.6 x 25.3 x 4.4 cm (8 1/8 x 9 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.); 1960-176-1

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