Stove Tile
About this object
Cultural context
functional; decorative
Iconographic meaning
The deep well in the centre of this stove tile (with a crucifixion scene) attests to its original bowl shape, which was then flattened at the base.
Specific techniques
lead-glazed
Physical description
Square green earthenware stove tile on flat circular base, with deep well, flared sides, inverted square rim. In the well is a square relief crucifixion scene. The exterior is unglazed.
Date Made
Austrian Hapsburg (c. 1500)
Date Acquired
2 Dec 1988
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Koerner European Ceramics CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 19 cm x 19.1 cm x 8.4 cm
Object Number
Cg93