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Tile with scenes from the "Horrid Hellish Popish Plot"

CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Dateca.1678-1680
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 0.8 x 12.2 x 12.2 cm (5/16 x 4 13/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Markings'Capt. Bedlow examined by ye Secret Comitee of the house of Commons'
Description'Popish Plot' tile painted in blue within a circular panel, within foliate motifs in the corners. Possibly made in the factory of Jan Ariens van Hamme.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.521
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Earthenware - Delftware
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Joanne Tod
2012
Object number: G12.21.2.1-3
Artist / Maker: Joanne Tod
2012
Object number: G12.21.1.1-3
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1789-1790
Object number: G05.18.21
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
ca.1727-1730
Object number: G83.1.1216