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A medieval encaustic tile, Malvernian or possibly Monmouth, early 15th century image 1
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Lot 64

A medieval encaustic tile, Malvernian or possibly Monmouth, early 15th century

15 April 2025, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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A medieval encaustic tile, Malvernian or possibly Monmouth, early 15th century

Decorated in inlaid clay with a heraldic device of a chained bird, probably representing the swan crest of Mary de Bohun, mother of King Henry V, within a simple arcaded border, 13.5cm wide

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Provenance
With Jonathan Horne
Graham Slater Collection

This tile design has been attributed to Malvern, but excavations at Monk Street in Monmouth have uncovered a tile kiln suggesting local manufacture. A tile with a similar swan crest is displayed in the South aisle of Monmouth Church. This emblem was used as a badge by Mary de Bohun (1370-1394), the mother of Henry V, who was born in 1386 while Mary was living at Monmouth castle.

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