Stock No. 36736

16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile

A 445-year-old late medieval 16th century heraldic encaustic tile of Flemish origin (unmarked). Made from terracotta and glazed, this 6-inch antique tile is an excellent collector’s piece, dating from circa 1580 when Philip the II of Spain was rule of Flanders, while Elizabeth I was Queen of England. One of two similar we are selling,…

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£875.00

Dimensions

Depth: 1.3cm0.51in

Width: 14.5cm5.71in

Height: 14.5cm5.71in

Weight: 0.5kg1.1lbs

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Surface wear. Chips and losses. Wear to glaze. Traces of mortar to sides and backs. No signs of repair.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Origin

Netherlands

Period

Late 16th Century

Material

Encaustic, Glazed, Terracotta

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1580

Maker

Unknown

Style

Medieval

About this piece

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A 445-year-old late medieval 16th century heraldic encaustic tile of Flemish origin (unmarked). Made from terracotta and glazed, this 6-inch antique tile is an excellent collector’s piece, dating from circa 1580 when Philip the II of Spain was rule of Flanders, while Elizabeth I was Queen of England.

One of two similar we are selling, this heraldic tile is decorated with a rampant lion, facing left, surrounded by a border of lines, arches and dots resembling flowers.

A true antique that has stood the test of time for more than 4 centuries, slight wear only adding to its ancient beauty.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 1.3 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm
Origin

Netherlands

Period

Late 16th Century

Material

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Date of Manufacture

Circa 1580

Maker

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