Tile with Popish Plot, scene of 'The Club'

OriginLondon, Greater London, England

PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)

Datec.1678-1680

MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and hand-built.

DimensionsOverall: 0.8 x 12.2 x 12.2 cm (5/16 x 4 13/16 x 4 13/16 in.)

MarkingsThe Club at ye plow Ale house for/the murther of S.E.B.G.

Description'Popish Plot' tile painted in blue within a circular panel with foliate motifs in the corners. Possibly made in the factory of Jan Ariens van Hamme, about 1680.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.519

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view

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