{"product_id":"panel-of-four-medieval-french-encaustic-floor-tiles-with-fleur-de-lis-decoration-14th-century","title":"A Panel of Four Medieval French Encaustic Floor Tiles with Fleur-de-Lis Decoration, 14th Century","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decorative panel of four c14th-century medieval encaustic earthenware floor tiles from northern France, each bearing a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efleur-de-lis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in contrasting pale clay against a reddish-brown glazed ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArranged diagonally to form a square panel, the four tiles display subtle variations in colour, wear and surface patina, reflecting centuries of age and use. The repeated heraldic motif creates a striking geometric composition characteristic of medieval Gothic tiled pavements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fleur-de-lis was closely associated with the French monarchy and became a prominent feature of medieval architectural decoration. Tiles of this type were used in churches, abbeys and other important buildings, where repeated heraldic designs formed extensive ornamental floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive surviving group of four complementary medieval tiles, offering a glimpse of the decorative pavements that once adorned the interiors of Gothic buildings.\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\u003eEach roughly 12.2cm x 12.2cm : \u003cem\u003eabout 1.7cm thick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK shipping included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good surviving condition. Chips to the edges, surface, and corners. Some areas of loss to the glaze and slip. Manufacturing flaws. Glue\/sticker remnants to the reverse. Please check photos carefully. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65170365120889,"sku":null,"price":1860.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3713\/8297\/files\/Medieval-encaustic-floor-tile-panel-abbey-church-14th-century-northern-france-fleur-de-lys-1.png?v=1794314523","url":"https:\/\/antiqueceramics.co.uk\/products\/panel-of-four-medieval-french-encaustic-floor-tiles-with-fleur-de-lis-decoration-14th-century","provider":"Antique Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}