£2250
Dated: 1200 to 1250 England
A medieval period English pottery tile with a portrait of a king in a pale yellow slip with a lead glaze. An early example 13th century probably Mercian, England . The portrait of the King is very similar to images found on "Long Cross Coins" of the 13th century. The portrait maybe generic or possibly King Henry 111.
Dimensions: 4.5 inches high, 4.5 inches wide
Literature: Re; Eliz. Eames Catalogue of Medieval lead glazed earthenware. Tiles in the British Museum Volume 11 catalogue reference 1357/
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A medieval period English pottery tile with a portrait of a king in a pale yellow slip with a lead glaze.
An early example 13th century probably Mercian, England .
The portrait of the King is very similar to images found on “Long Cross Coins” of the 13th century. The portrait maybe generic or possibly King Henry 111.
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 in |
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