Hearthstone, cover stone with the coat of arms of Charles V, 1554.
Description
Semicircular fireplace cover stone with a crowned double eagle in relief, the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V, Duke of Austria. On either side the pillars of hercules, held by a griffin and a lion. Around the columns a band with the inscription MORE OLTER, above is the year 1554.
The stone was found during a renovation in the wall of the shop and house at Hoogstraat 32.
Portrait of Charles V on horseback, Cornelis Anthonisz. (manner of), 1555 – 1558
Details
| Description: | Semicircular fireplace cover stone with a crowned double eagle in relief, the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V, Duke of Austria. On either side the pillars of Hercules, held by a griffin and a lion. Around the pillars a motto band with inscription MORE OLTER, above is the year 1554. |
| Material: | Earthenware, brick |
| Production: | The Netherlands |
| Dating: | 1554 |
| Dimensions: | 20 x 31 x 4,5 cm (h x w x d) |
| Location: | Gorinchem, Hoogstraat 32 |
| Find number: | MV-290 |
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Documentation
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Lägers, H. (2006) Hearthstone and Cronement. Hearthstones from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Utrecht material catalogue 2, Utrecht, p. 149. WorldCat |
| Material: | Pottery |
| Period: | Modern Period A: 1500-1650 AD |
| Application: | Heating, fireplace |
| Location: | High Street |
