Antique Sherwin Cotton Tile Terrier Portrait china painting great size

great size

this antique tile shows a colorful chrysanthemum

and a great look to accompany your mission or country interior

This tile was made through a dust-pressed technique in which clay powder is compressed under high pressure into a mold

It measures nearly 8 1/4" square and 1 1/2" thick

Antique Sherwin Cotton Tile Terrier Portrait china painting great sizeAn antique English tile c. 1900 designed by George Cartlidge for Sherwin Cotton made in an emaux ombrants process, which renders the image nearly photographic. In the Victorian tradition it shows a pet dog elevated to a status deserving a portrait. This shaggy terrier is covered in a mushroom grey glaze. Measures 6" square. Marked on the back. Excellent condition. A companion piece shown in the last photo is also available separately. Emaux Ombrants