Mermaid, Early Delft Blue and White Tile, 17th-18th Century doll collection losing the tips of his

losing the tips of his ears and one of his horns as well as some of his paint in the process

He was  constructed as a jig figure

The roman numerals of the dial appear to have been incised then darkened in graphite

Though one might not have a lot of practical use for a 1906 calendar

Mermaid, Early Delft Blue and White Tile, 17th-18th Century doll collection losing the tips of hisAnother week, another antique Delft tile, actually two, because I've really fallen for them as a thing (though am very particular about the ones I like this and the other plucked from a nice collection of several dozen being offered by a dealer in southern Maine with many wonderful things). I splurged a bit on this and the sea dragon also listed (perfect companions), but not often one comes across a mermaid! I really love the wavering line of the blue