Tile
15th century (made)
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Over the four tiles, a design of three concentric circles, the inner one including four fleur de lys, the middle one four scrolls of foliage, the outer one a band of alternate dots and strokes. In the corners a fleur de lys between leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, stamped and inlaid |
| Brief description | One of a set of four tiles of red earthenware stamped with a design and inlaid with white clay. French, 15th century. |
| Physical description | Over the four tiles, a design of three concentric circles, the inner one including four fleur de lys, the middle one four scrolls of foliage, the outer one a band of alternate dots and strokes. In the corners a fleur de lys between leaves. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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| Accession number | C.157-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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