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16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile, red earthenware, impressed with a design of the sinister chief of the arms of Edward de Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, three lions passant gardant, the whole is surrounded by a portion of the collar of the Order of the Garter with the words: "Qui mal y", with an antelope supporter, the corners are occupied by the flaming hub of a wheel, inlaid with white clay and glazed.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, stamped, inlaid and glazed
Brief description
Tile, red earthenware, impressed with a design of the sinister chief of the arms of Edward de Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, three lions passant gardant, the whole is surrounded by a portion of the collar of the Order of the Garter with the words: "Qui mal y", with an antelope supporter, the corners are occupied by the flaming hub of a wheel, inlaid with white clay and glazed, from Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire, England, early 16th century
Physical description
Tile, red earthenware, impressed with a design of the sinister chief of the arms of Edward de Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, three lions passant gardant, the whole is surrounded by a portion of the collar of the Order of the Garter with the words: "Qui mal y", with an antelope supporter, the corners are occupied by the flaming hub of a wheel, inlaid with white clay and glazed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6 3/4in (Note: measurement as given in register)
  • Width: 6 3/4in (Note: measurement as given in register)
Style
Object history
Originally from Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire, England.

Formerly in the collection of William Edkins. Bought from his widow, Mrs E. Edkins, in 1892.
Collection
Accession number
1096-1892

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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