Tile late 12th-13th century, probably with early 20th century additions The seated figures and the wading bird on this tile have led scholars to doubt its antiquity, and the piece has rarely been exhibited. Modeled tiles composing long inscribed friezes are well attested, but the overglaze painting makes this example a fine and rare pieceor perhaps an improved or faked one. The painter’s knowledge of established iconography is unmistakable. Yet a few unusual details, such as the development of the scrolls in the background, call the painting’s antiquity into question.. Tile 451895