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Tile

Trenton Tile Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored tile depicting a man lying on a cloth with his right arm bent at the elbow and resting on his head, and his left arm extended down by his side. He is wearing a short tunic and has no shoes on. A baby is lying on his chest. A woman is sitting on the right side of the man with her head turned towards the baby. She has long wavy hair and is wearing a short tunic. A lion is sitting to her right. There are two other lions in the background on the left side. The background appears to be a room or den with various objects, including what appears to be a vase. The tile is framed by a thin border. Title: Tile by Trenton Tile Works.

Artwork details

Date:
1884
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 404 px
Museum record:
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