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Tile: EC.32-1936

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware, stamped, inlaid with white clay and lead-glazed. Square. Design: the arms of Sir Rhys ap Thomas, Lord of Carew Castle (three ravens within a chevron).

Notes

History note: Manorbier Castle or Carew Castle. Collection of the Duke of Rutland, no. 1059.

Legal notes

Given by the Duke of Rutland

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3.0 cm
Height: 12.2 cm
Width: 12.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

15th Century
Medieval
Circa 1400 CE - 1500 CE

Note

English; Canynges/Bristol type

School or Style

Gothic (Medieval)

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.32-1936
Primary reference Number: 15252
Old object number: 1059
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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