Artwork preview

Tile

J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular tile by J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works. The tile is longer horizontally than vertically. The tile has a brown glossy glaze. The tile features a raised relief design. The design on the tile consists of a pattern of leaves and berries. The leaves are heart-shaped with rounded lobes. There are multiple leaves overlapping each other. Small round berries are scattered throughout the design. The tile has a brown unglazed edge. The background behind the tile is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1882–84
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette