Tile (9) - (birds, animals and floral motifs) – 18th/19th century - 17th/19th centuries
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Lot of wall or fireplace tiles from Portugal/Spain dating to the 18th–19th centuries, each tile measuring 14.3 × 14.3 cm with a thickness of 1.1 cm, hand-painted in cobalt blue on white tin-glazed pottery, featuring birds, animals, floral motifs and a hare, with age-related wear.
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Set of cobalt blue-decorated faience tiles from Portugal/Spain with birds, animals, and floral motifs – 18th/19th century
Beautiful and charming collection of antique faience tiles, hand-painted in cobalt blue on white tin glaze, characteristic of the ceramic tradition of the old Portugal/Spain, from the 18th/19th century.
Type: Wall or fireplace surround tiles.
Dimensions of each tile:
14.3×14.3 cm (thickness 1.1 cm)
Decor: Rich varied iconographic motifs including flying or perched birds, stylized floral compositions, and a particularly sought-after subject depicting a running hare. The corners are adorned with the traditional geometric or floral motifs of the period (so-called “ox-head” motifs or small flowers).
Technique: Grand feu decoration in blue monochrome, brilliant tin glaze.
Back and edges: Rough edges and terracotta back showing traces of original mortar/lime, confirming their authentic ancient deposition.
Overall condition: Good authenticity condition for excavated or depot pieces.
Signs of wear: Minor nicks, superficial chips on edges and corners, natural crazing of the glaze and wear consistent with age. No masking or modern restoration.
Set of cobalt blue-decorated faience tiles from Portugal/Spain with birds, animals, and floral motifs – 18th/19th century
Beautiful and charming collection of antique faience tiles, hand-painted in cobalt blue on white tin glaze, characteristic of the ceramic tradition of the old Portugal/Spain, from the 18th/19th century.
Type: Wall or fireplace surround tiles.
Dimensions of each tile:
14.3×14.3 cm (thickness 1.1 cm)
Decor: Rich varied iconographic motifs including flying or perched birds, stylized floral compositions, and a particularly sought-after subject depicting a running hare. The corners are adorned with the traditional geometric or floral motifs of the period (so-called “ox-head” motifs or small flowers).
Technique: Grand feu decoration in blue monochrome, brilliant tin glaze.
Back and edges: Rough edges and terracotta back showing traces of original mortar/lime, confirming their authentic ancient deposition.
Overall condition: Good authenticity condition for excavated or depot pieces.
Signs of wear: Minor nicks, superficial chips on edges and corners, natural crazing of the glaze and wear consistent with age. No masking or modern restoration.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Theme/Depiction
(birds, animals and floral motifs) – 18th/19th century
Specific region of origin
Espagne ou Portugal
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of objects
9
Material
High-fired decoration in blue monochrome with a glossy tin glaze.
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.3 cm
Width
14.3 cm
Depth
1.1 cm
Estimated period
17th/19th centuries
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