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An English terracotta Medieval encaustic tile of exceptional rarity. This tile would have been found in a monastery, church or abbey around the 14th to 15th century. With a distinct depiction of a flower, this may have been the centre of a larger design, or duplicated around a border.
Depth: 3cm1.18in
Width: 11.5cm4.53in
Height: 11.5cm4.53in
Weight: 0.5kg1.1lbs
Good structural condition. Surface wear and missing corners.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1350
Unknown
Encaustic, Terracotta
England
Mid 14th Century
Medieval
An English terracotta Medieval encaustic tile of exceptional rarity.
This tile would have been found in a monastery, church or abbey around the 14th to 15th century.
With a distinct depiction of a flower, this may have been the centre of a larger design, or duplicated around a border.
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1350 |
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| Material | |
| Origin | England |
| Period | Mid 14th Century |
