Apothecary tile

CultureEnglish

OriginLondon, Greater London, England

PeriodJames II (1685-1689)

Date1687

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)

DimensionsOverall: 1 x 29.7 x 23 cm (3/8 x 11 11/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

Markings"DA" Dated 1687

DescriptionEnglish Delft apothecary tile in blue and white, with drawn Arms of the Apothecary's Company.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.526

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view

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