Tile
15th century (made)
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Red earthenware stamped with part of a design consisting of three concentric circles, the inner one including four leaves with dots, the middle one four shields charged with a cross and separated by two stylised floral sprays, the outer one a band of rosettes and dots, in the corners two opposed leaf ornaments.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, stamped and inlaid |
| Brief description | One of a four-part pattern of red earthenware tiles stamped with a design and inlaid with white clay. French, 15th century. |
| Physical description | Red earthenware stamped with part of a design consisting of three concentric circles, the inner one including four leaves with dots, the middle one four shields charged with a cross and separated by two stylised floral sprays, the outer one a band of rosettes and dots, in the corners two opposed leaf ornaments. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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| Accession number | C.155C-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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