This is a very attractive Delft Polychrome, hand painted earthenware ceramic wall tile dating to the late 18th Century. The tile is 5.5 inches ( 14cm) square and over 1/2 inches thick. The tile is hand painted with polychrome enamels of blue, aubergine, red, green and yellow, all in varying shades. The tile is hand decorated with a horseman astride a horse, wearing a helmet and holding a spear, with two people stood by a tree, one of which appears to be tied to the tree trunk.
 
These early delft tiles are very hard to get in good condition.
 
Dimensions: 
Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 0.52 in (1.33 cm)
Condition: 
 Overall Fair/Good. Some pattern loss and slight edge nibbling. Slight crack to one corner underside not visible from front top. Very Good Antique Condition, bearing in mind the age. Please see images.