Stove Tile

About this object

Cultural context

functional; decorative

Iconographic meaning

Two coats of arms signify the joining of two families. The inscription reads DSPS Hafner Hans Jacob Hedinger und Margreta Heimacherin sein Ehgemahl. This tile would have been placed at the top of the stove.

Specific techniques

tin-glazed

Physical description

White shield-shaped earthenware tile with ornate scrolled relief rim. There is a double shield coat of arms in centre beneath the inscription "DSPS Hafner Hans Jacob Hedinger und Margreta Heimacherin sein ehgemahl". Flanked by the date "1701". Long support with hole in back.