Object number
1984.301
Description
Medieval floor tile, earthenware, inlaid decoration with yellow and brown glaze. Fragment from a square tile incorporating a number of letters of the alphabet, most visible now is an 's'. Probably 14th century in date from Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire, although may have been manufactured in Worcestershire. British Museum Eames catalogue design no.1177.
Production place
Worcestershire
Date
1300 - 1400
Production period
14th century
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- l: 120mm
- w: 85mm
- thickness: 25mm