Ceramic object
 See large image tile; stove tileAccession number: A4650Collection place: Fleet Street Production date: 1501-1700 Material: ceramic; earthenware Measurements: L 102 mm; W 201 mm; T 47 mm Museum Section: Post-Medieval Summary: Rectangular tile curved horizontally. Alion stands within a concave section bordered by ridges top and bottom; the bottom having some kind of line decoration. The lion has a long mane, reaching to the ground, possibly with jewels in it. The haunches are clearly defined and a tail curves between the legs. A pair to A4651. Largely complete; two pieces stuck together with the crack down the lion's head. The glaze is fairly worn and has chipped away. Part of the flange is missing. Pair to A4651. Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store) Category: Decorative tiles. Sub-category: Stove tiles. |