Accession No
1923.1183 A
Description
Square redware tile with blue and white glazed surface decoration. One corner has three layers of rosette petals of alternate colours; with two connected curved bands marked by circles and lines; leaves, circular plant and a loop extend from the centre of these bands, and foliate decoration is present in the other three corners. With three other tiles the rosette petals may form a whole circular flower and the bands would a square with bilobed corners.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1183 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Tile
Local Term
Measurements
132mm x 130mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
For 1923.1183 [A-G]: 'Seven red ware tiles with floral decoration in various colours and designs.'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Square redware tile with blue and white glazed surface decoration. One corner has three layers of rosette petals of alternate colours; with two connected curved bands marked by circles and lines; leaves, circular plant and a loop extend from the centre of these bands, and foliate decoration is present in the other three corners. With three other tiles the rosette petals may form a whole circular flower and the bands would a square with bilobed corners.
Event Date 12/2/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Analysis)
1923.1183 A and 1923.1183 C have similar decoration, though different colour scheme and fabric.
Event Date 12/2/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:45072
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