Vintage Polychrome Glazed Earthenware Tiles, Set of 6

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Set of six square glazed earthenware tiles with polychrome hand-painted underglaze decoration.

This set features superb stylized floral motifs within … Read more Set of six square glazed earthenware tiles with polychrome hand-painted underglaze decoration.

This set features superb stylized floral motifs within lobed medallions, as well as star and foliage designs, using traditional Mediterranean colors: intense cobalt blue, antimony yellow, copper green, and highlights of manganese brown/black.

Various provenance and period, from around the Mediterranean basin.

These tiles likely originated from an architectural ensemble and exhibit chips, losses, wear to the glaze, and traces of mortar on the reverses and edges.

Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm (5 pieces) and 10 x 10.5 x 1.8 cm

1.6 kg See less