{"product_id":"tegel-extinct-animals-armoured-boar-13x13","title":"Tile Extinct Animals Armored Boar","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoooi x Royal Delft present a unique collection: the original Delft Blue tiles by Royal Delft from Moooi's Extinct Animals collection. Inspired by magnificent drawings from The Museum of Extinct Animals, eight ceramic tiles have been designed and handcrafted in the workshop in Delft. Each tile represents one of these magnificent animal species in Delft Blue; together, they form a unique collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Extinct Animals: Armoured Boar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The first time an Armoured Boar was spotted by the human eye, the man didn’t know whether to hug it or run! Cute as a button with its dainty legs and snout, teardrop eyes and goofy ears, yet shielded by a tough armoured coat…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudies from the past suggest that its coat was a protection developed over time as a weapon against animals of pray. This little fella had to toughen up to avoid being jumped or grabbed from above by tigers or wolfs, depending on its habitat. Remarkably, while its physical looks and skills evolved as a form of defence, its amiable nature remained pretty much unchanged. Armoured Boars were no more aggressive than pets. Highly intelligent and social, they showed hostility only when threatened or if their offspring was in danger.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir striped coat, on the upper part of the body, was covered in black and golden scales, which gave it an ornamental appearance. Males with the shiniest outfits, in fact, were known to be favoured by the females. On the other hand, ‘boys’ developed a liking for ‘girls’ with particularly fine trotters, resembling miniature stilettos…” \u003c\/em\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eMoooi The Museum of Extinct Animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe decorative tile in every modern interior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese decorative tiles are beautiful, distinctive accents for personalizing a room. The blend of tradition and contemporary art makes a lovely addition to modern interiors. Royal Delft's decorative tiles are equipped with a hanging hook. Add a contemporary touch to a modern interior by subtly hanging one like a work of art, alongside wall plates or other wall decorations, for example. Give the tile extra substance by placing it in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royaldelft.com\/?s=tegellijst\"\u003eone of the tile frames\u003c\/a\u003e. Add a striking accent to a mantelpiece or shelf and enrich the space with a touch of artisanal elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to combine the Extinct Animals decorative tiles with blank tiles? Then use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royaldelft.com\/shop\/tegel-blanco\/\"\u003ethis tile\u003c\/a\u003e for the perfect result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royaldelft.com\/moooi-x-royal-delft\/\"\u003eMore Extinct Animals tiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"royaldelft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235180630355,"sku":"46413200","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1017\/7898\/1203\/files\/1075_46413200_armoured-boar-scaled.jpg?v=1783962317","url":"https:\/\/royaldelft.com\/en\/products\/tegel-extinct-animals-armoured-boar-13x13","provider":"Royal Delft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}