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A late 19th century Renaissance style terracotta tile decorated with two rampant heraldic lions. It is spuriously marked with the date ‘1598’, more likely dating between 1875 and 1900. The relief decoration is in good condition after more than a century of use, making a brilliant collector’s piece for historic display. A similar example can…
Depth: 2cm0.79in
Width: 14.5cm5.71in
Height: 9.2cm3.62in
Weight: 0.2kg0.44lbs
Good structural condition. Chips, nibbles and surface wear. Traces of mortar to reverse.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Europe
Late 19th Century
Terracotta
Circa 1875-1900
Unknown
Heraldic, Medieval, Renaissance
A late 19th century Renaissance style terracotta tile decorated with two rampant heraldic lions. It is spuriously marked with the date ‘1598’, more likely dating between 1875 and 1900.
The relief decoration is in good condition after more than a century of use, making a brilliant collector’s piece for historic display.
A similar example can be found in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 14.5 × 9.2 cm |
| Origin | Europe |
| Period | Late 19th Century |
| Material | |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1875-1900 |
| Maker |