Tile with Griffin

early 16th century

Not on view

The shield of this tile is emblazoned with a crisply outlined griffin. The flanking French inscription reads: "We must think."

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Title: Tile with Griffin
Date: early 16th century
Culture: French
Medium: Glazed earthenware
Dimensions: 8 5/8 × 8 9/16 × 1 13/16 in. (21.9 × 21.8 × 4.6 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Tiles
Credit Line: Gift of Sam Fogg, 2015
Object Number: 2015.144
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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