Name/Title
Tile, The Netherlands, possibly Utrecht, 1740-60Entry/Object ID
2025.004.024Description
Blue and white Delft ceramic tile with ox-head borders. Image is of a man putting a decapitated head on a platter being held by a woman. Underneath is "MAT: 16:7" referencing Matthew chapter 16 verse 7. However the image is more related to Chapter 14, so it may be a misprint.Collection
Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.004Acquisition Method
FICMade/Created
Time Period
18th CenturyNotes
Possibly Dutch and possibly original to the house.