Tile

1969.10.0015

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Tile   (1969.10.0015)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Building Components
  4. :
  5. Surface Elements
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Renaissance, 1750 - 1800 CE
Culture Spanish

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 14.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.7 cm
Weight 479 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Painting, Glazing
Munsell Color Information Deep Blue (5 P B 2/8) -ns Moderate Yellow ( 5 Y 7/6) -ns Off White ( R- Y 8/10 Y) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

A similar tile appears in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum #C.1185-1919. Source: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O96250/tile/

Bibliography

Ray, Anthony. Spanish Pottery: 1248-1898. London: Victoria and Albert Publications, 2000.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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