18th Century Portuguese Angel Motif Tiles - a Pair

Description

This original Antique, set of 2 Tiles depicting an Angel with Breasts, was made in Portugal in the Period (1706–1750) … more This original Antique, set of 2 Tiles depicting an Angel with Breasts, was made in Portugal in the Period (1706–1750) and it is in good Condition! This tiles are made of an elegant white ceramic, detailed with a glazed finish and it is decorated with an Angel with Breasts from the 18th century in a charming blue color.

Item Details & Specifics:

The late 17th century and the early 18th century was considered to be the 'Golden Age of the Tile’, the so-called Cycle of the Masters. Mass production was started not just because of a greater internal demand, but also because of very large orders from Brazil. Large one-off orders were replaced by the less expensive use of repetitive tile patterns. Churches, monasteries, palaces and even houses were covered inside and outside with tiles, many with exuberant Baroque elements.

Note: See in the photo gallery tiles like this in big palaces and churches in Portugal. For examples of similar tiles in monuments, see the photos.

Item condition: Good condition, small flaws/chips on the sides. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

Date: 18th century.

Country: Portugal.

Material: Earthenware.

Approximate Dimensions (each tile):

Height: 5.70 inches

Width: 4.33 inches

Depth: 0.39 inches

Approximate Dimensions (set of 2 tiles):

Height: 11.41 inches

Width: 4.33 inches

Depth: 0.39 inches

At this time, all purchases will be shipped from Lisbon, Portugal (EU). For now, all shipments to the United States will be sent via an International Standard Shipping Service and will be charged a flat rate of $49. The company responsible for the shipping will be CTT, the National Portuguese shipping company. CTT has an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS), so the handling/delivery of packages will be made by the USPS, and packages can be tracked using their website. On average, shipping to the US takes between 8-12 days. less