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Tile fragment: EC.17-1936

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware, stamped, inlaid with white clay and lead-glazed. Two small scooped keys are on the fragment's backside. Design: floral motifs within circular bands.

Notes

History note: Winchester Cathedral. Collection of the Duke of Rutland, no. 381

Legal notes

Given by the Duke of Rutland

Measurements and weight

Height: 15 cm
Width: 8.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

14th Century
Medieval
Production date: circa AD 1396

Note

English; Otterbourne

School or Style

Gothic (Medieval)

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Stamping (marking) : Red earthenware, stamped, inlaid with white clay and lead-glazed
Inlaying
Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.17-1936
Primary reference Number: 15226
Old object number: 381

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

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

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