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Border Tile

J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular tile with a raised design of ginkgo biloba leaves and berries on a flat surface. The leaves have a distinctive fan shape with two lobes. The tile has a light-colored border around the raised design. The background of the image is dark gray. The tile's surface appears cracked. The overall design is symmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1885
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
296 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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