Artist: De Morgan, William
Object Number: C_WDM_T0314
Date: 1872 - 1907
Category: Ceramic, Tiles, and Tin-Glazed Earthenware
Material: Tin-Glazed Earthenware
Dimensions: Height 154 mm, Width 154 mm, Depth 10 mm
Description:

De Morgan created multiple designs based on the same motif, by changing the background from plain, to decorative or by changing the colour. This particular tile is decorated with a ruby lustre otter fighting with a gigantic fish, on a background of swirling leaves.

This tile is one of many charming designs produced by De Morgan, which were perennially popular in the late Victorian period. Typical application of these tiles would be in a nursery bathroom.

This tile is decorated on a blank tile bought from another tile manufacturer to decorate and as such it is not possible to date it specifically.