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Tile: C.146-1933

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Object information

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Maker(s)

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Description

Unglazed grey earthenware with stamped decoration. Square. In the middle, a lion rampant facing to the right, within a square frame decorated with circles and in each corner with a fleur-de-lis. The upper surface has fired cream and may have a coating of slip. A lump of plaster adheres to the back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before the donor, Bernard Rackham

Legal notes

Given by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3.0 cm
Height: 13.0 cm
Width: 13.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-06-15) by Rackham, Bernard

Dating

14th Century
Circa 1300 CE - 1400 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

grey Earthenware

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.146-1933
Primary reference Number: 15546
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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