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Christina Sheppard king on horseback ceramic tile

Rare vintage red earthenware Platt Ferrolite tile with painted and sgraffito decoration in colour glazes depicting a ‘King on horseback’. Designed by Christina Sheppard in the 1950s/60s. Other examples in the permanent collection of the V&A.

Measures 15cm square.

Front of tile is in excellent condition. There’s a chip to the reverse as shown – does not affect display.

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