Floor tile - Medieval silt tile

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€69
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€60
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€60

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A rare 14th‑century terracotta floor tile with slip glaze from the Netherlands, featuring a fleurs‑de‑lis pattern, measuring 8.5 by 8.5 by 2.5 cm and in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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A rare 14th-century terracotta floor tile with slip glaze. The pattern featuring fleur-de-lis was created by pouring light clay (slip) into a recess in the red clay base, after which it was glazed and fired. This special medieval tile was mainly used for monastery floors.
The tile is 8.5 cm tall x 8.5 cm wide and 2.5 cm thick.

A rare 14th-century terracotta floor tile with slip glaze. The pattern featuring fleur-de-lis was created by pouring light clay (slip) into a recess in the red clay base, after which it was glazed and fired. This special medieval tile was mainly used for monastery floors.
The tile is 8.5 cm tall x 8.5 cm wide and 2.5 cm thick.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Title additional information
Medieval silt tile
Century/timeframe
1300-1400
Acquired from
Antique market
Material
Earthenware
Year acquired
2026
Country of origin
Netherlands
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Gifted
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
8.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
436
Objects sold
100%
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