Tile
About this object
Cultural context
Wall tile. Minton, Hollins & Co.
Iconographic meaning
Sunflower design, a common flower motif of the Arts and Crafts Movement, which this tile stylistically draws from.
Specific techniques
Physical description
Square ceramic tile painted white with dark blue designs overtop. Surface is glazed, sides are partially glazed. Plain line border around all edges. Tile divided into four sections by a plain cross. Each section has an identical design. Diamond in centre of squares with a sunflower motif in their centres. The four corners of the four square sections have triangles with semi-circles and diagonal lines inside of them. Raised grid across entire back of tile. Manufacturer’s mark, Minton' Hollins & Co., stamped on back.
Date Made
C. 1860-c. 1900
Date Acquired
30 Oct 2019
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 15.3 cm x 15.3 cm x 1.1 cm
Object Number
3401/38