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Tile wasters: EC.40-1936

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware, stamped in counter-relief and covered with a lead-glaze (brown). Square tile with a chip from a second tile stuck to the top of the first. Curvilinear tracery design on both tiles.

Notes

History note: Bawsey, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Collection of the Duke of Rutland.

Legal notes

Given by the Duke of Rutland

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4.8 cm
Height: 10.2 cm
Width: 10.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • King's Lynn ⪼ Norfolk ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

14th Century, Late
Medieval
Production date: circa AD 1376

School or Style

Medieval

Components of the work

Upper Surface composed of lead-glaze
Decoration

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.40-1936
Primary reference Number: 15258
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 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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