Medieval Tile from Gravensteen Count's Castle, Ghent, Belgium, 14th-15th Century

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Period: Before 16th century Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th Condition: Good condition Material: Ceramic Width: 15 cmHeight: 15 cm

Medieval floor … Read more Period: Before 16th century Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th Condition: Good condition Material: Ceramic Width: 15 cmHeight: 15 cm

Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under a transparent lead glaze. Size : 15 × 15 cm, thickness 1.5 cm. Excellent condition – complete tile with fine old patina. Provenance: Gravensteen Castle, Ghent. Unearthed during the restoration works led by architect Joseph de Waele between 1887 and 1893, when numerous medieval tiles were discovered. A handwritten note on the back reads: “Tegel – Gravensteen Gent / Genaadig gegeven van Bompa / Kompare / voor Simone”, indicating an early family gift originating from those excavations. Authentic Gothic-period piece, comparable to examples preserved in the STAM – City Museum of Ghent. A rare and historical collector’s item. See less