Handpainted Dutch decorative tile 'damesvoetbal 1973'

Handpainted Dutch decorative tile "damesvoetbal 1973" (ladies football 1974) with ox-head corner motifs. This tile was made by famous tile maker Makkum Tichelaar. This company was founded in 1572, and today is the oldest company in the Netherlands. This piece measures 10cm x 10cm and is in fair condition with some signs of usage, such as a chip oof the top right corner. The photographs are a part of the description. “Delft” wall tiles have their origin in the second half of the sixteenth century, known as the early "Golden Age" of The Netherlands when Dutch science, trade, military and art became among the most acclaimed in the world.These popular tiles were often used to decorate fireplaces, kitchens or bathrooms since they could be easily cleaned. Hand-painted, they often depict everyday life of centuries ago, landscapes, animals, flowers, or have a biblical theme, and they are much sought after collector's items nowadays. They come in various sizes, but the two most common sizes are “five-thumb” and “six-thumb”, a thumb being about the width of a man’s thumb (about an inch).