SIXTEENTH CENTURY STOVE TILES FROM THE MAIN SQUARE OF PÁPA, WESTERN HUNGARY
SIXTEENTH CENTURY STOVE TILES FROM THE MAIN SQUARE OF PÁPA, WESTERN HUNGARY
Author(s): Ágnes KolláthSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Archaeology, 16th Century, Biblical studies, History of Religion
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: Pápa–Fő tér; stove tiles; biblical scenes; 16th century;
Summary/Abstract: Stove tile fragments came to light during the excavations at the Main Square (Fő tér) in the town of Pápa (HU, Veszprém County) from a closed find assemblage dated to the 16th century. Their decoration could be identified as biblical and profane scenes. This article is aimed examining the origins and connections of these good quality pieces and their historical context at the beginning of the age of Reformation.
Journal: Acta Archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
- Issue Year: 66/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 233-248
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
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