Delftware tile

This tile was from a fire surround of a house in Exeter. Tiles like these were decorative but also informative as they often show scenes from the Bible. This tile shows Mary, Joseph and Jesus fleeing to Egypt.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
39/1991/5
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Architectural fragments
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
ceramictin-glazed earthenware
Common Name
Delftware tile
Simple Name
tile
Period Classification
Stuart (1603-1714)

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Delftware tile, Mary, Joseph and Jesus flee to Egypt