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Tile: EC.55-1943

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Fragment of a tile. Gritty, pinkish-buff earthenware decorated in cuenca technique with blue, ochre and white glazes. Circular. An ochre shield bearing a diagonal inscription in ochre on a white ground. Blue surround.

Notes

History note: Possibly from the Alhambra; Mrs W.D. Dickson, Bournemouth

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.4 cm
Width: 2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943-09-20) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

16th Century
In or after 1542 CE - 1550 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of glaze ( blue, ochre and white)
Front

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Arista

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.55-1943
Primary reference Number: 15897

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 February 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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