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An antique encaustic tile depicting King George slaying a dragon. This neo-medieval old English tile was crafted in the mid 19th century after an earlier design. The tile shows Saint George on horseback driving his lance into a dragon, depicting the 13th century Golden Legend.
Depth: 1.2cm0.47in
Width: 14.2cm5.59in
Height: 14.2cm5.59in
Weight: 1.2kg2.65lbs
Chips to top right corner and by horses tail. Nibbles around the edges. Evidence of fitment.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1850
Unknown
Clay, Encaustic
England
Mid 19th Century
Neo-Medieval
An antique encaustic tile depicting King George slaying a dragon.
This neo-medieval old English tile was crafted in the mid 19th century after an earlier design.
The tile shows Saint George on horseback driving his lance into a dragon, depicting the 13th century Golden Legend.
