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Tile fragment: EC.12-1936

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Red earthenware, stamped, inlaid with white clay and lead-glazed. Square. Three leaves on the edge of a circular band.

Notes

History note: Collection of the Duke of Rutland, no. 18

Legal notes

Given by the Duke of Rutland

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.0 cm
Width: 11.25 cm

Relative size of this object

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Place(s) associated

  • Bristol ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-02-13) by Duke of Rutland

Dating

Medieval
Circa 1450 CE - 1500 CE

Note

Canynges/Bristol type

School or Style

Gothic (Medieval)

Components of the work

Decoration
Upper Surface

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.12-1936
Primary reference Number: 15183
Old object number: 18
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Sunday 21 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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