Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile 14 karat gold Overall dimensions: 7 1/2" tall

Overall dimensions: 7 1/2" tall x 8" wide when spread

making it feel as if there is perfect order to the world

but I think makes for quite an elegant

I purchased this one on Ebay

Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile 14 karat gold Overall dimensions: 7 1/2" tallIt has been a while since I found an early Delft tile to love, but I really love this one, including for the fact that our swinging boy looks rather melancholic and no wonder, with his swing appearing untethered to anything, just a couple of tiny flags that don't look like they'll do much good softening his landing. And so it all feels like something of an existential portrait to me, which of course is my favorite kind. Late 17th early 18th century