Jester

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Jester

c. 1900

Made by Koninklijke Makkumer Aardewerk (Royal Earthenware and Tile Factory), Makkum, Netherlands

Each tile in this panel is individually numbered on the reverse (in the lower-right corner) to facilitate the construction of the picture; each tile also bears the mark of the factory. The inscription reads Komt tot mij (Come to me).

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Object Details

Title:

Jester

Date:

c. 1900

Artist:

Made by Koninklijke Makkumer Aardewerk (Royal Earthenware and Tile Factory), Makkum, Netherlands

Medium:

Tin-glazed earthenware with blue decoration

Dimensions:

20 7/8 x 26 3/16 inches (53 x 66.5 cm)

Classification:

Plaques/Reliefs/Tiles

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Francis P. Garvan, 1979

Accession Number:

1979-50-829a--t

Geography:

Made in Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands, Europe

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