Mermaid, Early Delft Blue and White Tile, 17th-18th Century frans masereel since they are double sided

since they are double sided

Mid 20th century or so I believe

Some spotting to the white card

which feel more like tabletop sculptures than little carvings

Mermaid, Early Delft Blue and White Tile, 17th-18th Century frans masereel since they are double sidedAnother week, another antique Delft tile, actually two, because I've really fallen for them as a thing (though am very particular about the ones I like this and the other plucked from a nice collection of several dozen being offered by a dealer in southern Maine with many wonderful things). I splurged a bit on this and the sea dragon also listed (perfect companions), but not often one comes across a mermaid! I really love the wavering line of the blue