Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile 14 karat gold I really love the subject

I really love the subject here being the peacock

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

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

with a few green paint drips along the side

I purchased this one on Ebay

Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile 14 karat gold I really love the subjectIt 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