**Originally Listed At $650**

Northern Europe, Holland (the Netherlands), probably manufactured in Delft, ca. 18th century CE. A charming group of seven black-on-white porcelain tiles, each decorated with a different Biblical scene. Five of these also include the chapter and verse that the scene depicts. The ink - made from manganese - fired to a dark purple color but the artwork of each remains strongly displayed. The two scenes of ships approaching cities are particularly fine. These tiles were used to decorate the interior of Dutch homes during the Dutch Republic period, and are known as "bijbeltegels". They were also widely exported throughout Europe, used to decorate the walls of aristocratic palaces, university buildings, rich houses, and even churches. Size of largest: 5" W x 5.15" H (12.7 cm x 13.1 cm)

Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s to 1990s

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All have been removed from whatever they were attached to, and have deposits on their backs from adhesive. One is repaired from two or three large pieces, the others all have a few have small losses to their corners but are overall in nice condition. All artwork is nicely preserved.