Tile with Griffin

Unknown

early 16th century · Glazed earthenware · The Cloisters

The shield of this tile is emblazoned with a crisply outlined griffin. The flanking French inscription reads: "We must think."

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 16th century

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Culture

French

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

Gift of Sam Fogg, 2015