early 16th century
United Kingdom
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Tile
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumGlazed earthenware
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Size8 3/4 Г— 6 3/8 Г— 1 3/4 in. (22.2 Г— 16.2 Г— 4.4 cm)
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Geography detailsMade in
United Kingdom -
Country today
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Dateearly 16th century
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CultureBritish
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The Latin inscription on this tile reads: “Pray for the souls of Thomas Coke and his wife Alice.” The rectangular shape and the technique are characteristic of the tilers of Malvern, who supplied thousands of tiles for the pavings and wainscots of Great Malvern Priory, among them many with coats of arms.
