German Secessionist Tile Classical Wreath califronia tile which renders the image nearly

which renders the image nearly photographic

It is made from a faience clay and measures nearly 6" square and 5/8" thick

The glazes are rich and the carving crisp

This shaggy terrier is covered in a mushroom grey glaze

German Secessionist Tile Classical Wreath califronia tile which renders the image nearlyThis German Secessionist tile dates to the early 1900's and shows a wreath tied with a ribbon. The molding is in high relief with the edges deeply carved leaving a vivid shadow line in the ivory white tile. Measures 6" square. The surface is unworn. There is a shallow chip on the bottom edge near the left corner. The back is unmarked with a grid pattern.