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Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by NewEngland, Aug 15, 2023.

  1. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Can someone help me identify the age and origin of this 3-part religious clay tile? It has a signature on the bottom (Frederick?). It's handmade and very heavy and thick. Each part measures approx 9x11", for a total length of 26". It's 3/4" thick. Thanks!

    TileResizedA.jpg TileResizedB.jpg TileResizedD.jpg TileResizedAAA.jpg
     
    NewEngland, Aug 15, 2023
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Unfortunately cropping, cutting off Madonna and Child at the neck like that. A bit amateurish as bottom tile only made up of gown.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Aug 15, 2023
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Frederick
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I don't see the "k." Could it be just Frederic?

    Debora
     
    Debora, Aug 15, 2023
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    i see Frederic as well.I love it. I collect religious artifacts even though Im not really religious. I get a WPA vibe from this.
     
    johnnycb09, Aug 15, 2023
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  6. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I've got Frederick too. Is that wavy pattern on the back of the tiles grout or part of the tiles? Could this be soaked to scrape it off and revel more or would this be deemed as sacrilege?
     
    Chinoiserie, Aug 15, 2023
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    No question. It's Frederick. Unless it's Frederich, which doesn't look right since the rest of the name isn't using the German spelling.
     
    evelyb30, Aug 15, 2023
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  8. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    It's part of the clay. These things are very heavy, solid clay.
     
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