{"product_id":"medieval-french-encaustic-floor-tile-geometric-pattern-14th-century","title":"Medieval French Encaustic Floor Tile, Geometric Pattern - 14th Century","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 14th-century medieval encaustic earthenware floor tile from northern France, decorated with a stylised geometric and foliate design in contrasting pale clay against a dark brown glazed ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symmetrical composition features angular, interlocking forms with pointed leaves and geometric ornament, characteristic of the decorative patterns employed in Gothic tiled pavements. Such tiles were commonly arranged in repeating schemes to create elaborate floors in medieval churches, abbeys and other important buildings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative example of medieval French tile-making, illustrating the geometric ornament popular during the fourteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14th century, northern France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12cm : \u003cem\u003eabout 1.7cm thick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK shipping included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Repaired. Chips, losses \u0026amp; wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65175184769401,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3713\/8297\/files\/Medieval-encaustic-floor-tile-abbey-church-14th-century-northern-france-geometric-3.png?v=1794319763","url":"https:\/\/antiqueceramics.co.uk\/products\/medieval-french-encaustic-floor-tile-geometric-pattern-14th-century","provider":"Antique Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}