Ignis
Tile
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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Tile of lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed with a classical figure of Ignis, a girl within a circle. Her name is written across the tile. She flies through the air, her hair streaming behind her and she holds a thunderbolt in each hand. In each corner are stylised flames. The printed design is reserved in white on a black ground.
Object details
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| Title | Ignis (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed |
| Brief description | Tile of lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed with a classical figure of Ignis, designed by Walter Crane, manufactured by Maw & Co., England, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Tile of lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed with a classical figure of Ignis, a girl within a circle. Her name is written across the tile. She flies through the air, her hair streaming behind her and she holds a thunderbolt in each hand. In each corner are stylised flames. The printed design is reserved in white on a black ground. |
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| Gallery label | Tile
designer Walter Crane, manufacturer Maw & Co., England
C.67 A-1980(16/07/2008) |
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| Accession number | C.67A-1980 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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