Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile northwest coast native forming concentric squares on the

forming concentric squares on the fitted lid and framed triangles on the sides

I can say that one can deeply feel the skill and care of the maker on this one

Pages are glossy white

itinerant New England/New York folk artist Ammi Phillips

an ancient game for two players using checkers as well

Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile northwest coast native forming concentric squares on theIt 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