A Medieval Floortile With A Six-ear Wheat Motif, 14th Century
This example features a particularly elaborate symbolicsheaf of 6 ears of wheat.In the Middle Ages, this motif was considered a good lucksymbol of good luck, prosperity and abundant food for the coming year.for the coming year.
These tiles were the first cast earthenware floor tilesmanufactured in Flanders (Belgium). They were smaller than later tiles. A comparable original floor from the 14th century, featuring the sametiles, can still be seen in the former church of Wenduine (Belgium). Somespecimens were also discovered during excavations at the Ter Dunes Abbeyin Koksijde.
Dimensions: approx. 5.5 × 5.3 cm.
These tiles were the first cast earthenware floor tilesmanufactured in Flanders (Belgium). They were smaller than later tiles. A comparable original floor from the 14th century, featuring the sametiles, can still be seen in the former church of Wenduine (Belgium). Somespecimens were also discovered during excavations at the Ter Dunes Abbeyin Koksijde.
Dimensions: approx. 5.5 × 5.3 cm.
150 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Terracotta
Height: dimensions : 5,5 × 5,3 cm
Reference (ID): 1737409
Availability: In stock
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