Accession No
1923.1185
Description
Large glazed red ware square floor tile with white clay decoration. Coat of arms at centre featuring three eagles displayed on a bend cotised. Possibly the coat of arms of Richard de Badew. Previously identified as representing the arms of Grandison; this is however not an exact match. Foliate patterns surround the shield, with a fleur-de-lis at one corner. Damage to two corners and back.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1185
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
155mm x 155mm
Events
Context (Display)
Arrow-shaped label accompanying object reads: 'Arms of Grandison'.
Event Date
Author: Sophie Wardle
Description (Physical description)
Large tile of red ware stamped with armorial design (?eagle). Design filled with white slip and lead glazed in yellow and brown.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Although formerly identified as representing the arms of Grandison, this is not an exact match. It does, however, look very like the arms of Richard de Badew, former Chancellor of the University of Cambridge and founder of Clare College.
Event Date 21/11/2023
Author: Sophie Wardle
Description (Physical description)
Large glazed red ware square floor tile with white clay decoration. Coat of arms at centre featuring three eagles displayed on a bend cotised. Possibly the coat of arms of Richard de Badew. Previously identified as representing the arms of Grandison; this is however not an exact match. Foliate patterns surround the shield, with a fleur-de-lis at one corner. Damage to two corners and back.
Event Date 21/11/2023
Author: Sophie Wardle
FM:45073
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