German Secessionist Tile Classical Wreath califronia tile Shows a family of goats

Shows a family of goats in a meadow in the black on cream colorway

The tile measures 8 7/8" square

The exterior has an embossed geometric striped design in white bisque porcelain

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

which renders the image nearly photographic

German Secessionist Tile Classical Wreath califronia tile Shows a family of goatsThis 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.