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Tile

J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square tile with a raised design. The tile has a square shape with a darker border around the edge. Inside the border are raised curvy lines forming a leaf-like design in each corner. Inside that is a raised circle made up of small circles. Inside the circle of small circles is a large raised circle. The large circle contains a raised design resembling a flower or tree with curvy lines. The design is symmetrical with a central point and curved lines extending outwards. The background of the tile is black. The title of the tile is "Tile" by "J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1882–84
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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