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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

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1888-1907 (made)
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Place of origin

Panel made up of fifteen tiles. Eight of the tiles feature various birds and beasts, some mythical, including a dragon and fauns. The remaining seven tiles are decorated with an overall peacock feather design. All the designs are painted in green enamel on a white slip background.

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interact William De Morgan's tiles A master of ceramic design, William De Morgan (1839 – 1917) is perhaps best known for his prolific production of painted tiles. The flat surface of tiles provided De Morgan with an ideal base for decoration, which he used to create bold yet intricate designs that were easily adapted into v...

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Parts
This object consists of 15 parts.

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Materials and techniques
Earthenware, painted in green enamel on a white slip ground.
Brief description
Panel of fifteen tiles; green enamel beasts and peacock feathers painted on a white slip background; William de Morgan, England, probably Fulham Period 1887-1907.
Physical description
Panel made up of fifteen tiles. Eight of the tiles feature various birds and beasts, some mythical, including a dragon and fauns. The remaining seven tiles are decorated with an overall peacock feather design. All the designs are painted in green enamel on a white slip background.
Production
Attribution date is probable
Collection
Accession number
C.57N-1984

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Record createdApril 28, 2000
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