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Tile

14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile, grey earthenware, impressed with a quarter of a design of a circle with four scrolled leafy stems radiating from the centre.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Impressed earthenware
Brief description
Tile, grey earthenware, impressed with a quarter of a design of a circle with four scrolled leafy stems radiating from the centre, from Mainz, German, 14th century
Physical description
Tile, grey earthenware, impressed with a quarter of a design of a circle with four scrolled leafy stems radiating from the centre.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5 1/4in (Note: measurement as given in register)
  • Width: 5 1/4in (Note: measurement as given in register)
Object history
Originally from Mainz, Germany.

Formerly in the collection of Dr Robert Forrer. Bought from him in 1902.
Historical context
Rhineland style
Collection
Accession number
156-1902

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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