CIRCA 1800

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A pair of Dutch manganese red cat and "Keeshond" dog pendant tile pictures
Circa 1800
Depicting one with a seated Keeshond dog in profile with long flowing manes and pointed ears, the other with a plump furry cat with large whiskers and long tail
2 x 2 tiles, 26.2 cm. x 26.2 cm.
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Lot Essay

Cf. J. Pluis, de Keeshond op Tegeltableaus, Tegel 7, 1978-1979, p. 2
The Keeshond was the symbol of the revolutionary Dutch Patriotten movement, which was politically opposed against the ruling House of Orange at the end of the 18th century.

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