Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts' Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century

Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century

Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under a transparent lead glaze.
Size : 15 × 15 cm, thickness 1.5 cm.
Excellent condition – complete tile with fine old patina.

Provenance: Gravensteen Castle, Ghent. Unearthed during the restoration works led by architect Joseph de Waele between 1887 and 1893, when numerous medieval tiles were discovered.
A handwritten note on the back reads: “Tegel – Gravensteen Gent / Genaadig gegeven van Bompa / Kompare / voor Simone”, indicating an early family gift originating from those excavations.

Authentic Gothic-period piece, comparable to examples preserved in the STAM – City Museum of Ghent.
A rare and historical collector’s item.