Kavalkad Wall Plaque by Rorstrand ak kaiser An English art nouveau tile

An English art nouveau tile by the Henry Richards Tile Company c

This vintage Art Deco tile in matte glazes is from the Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville Ohio and was made in the 1920's

These plaques were meant to be hung on the walls of a home or garden and used like a ceramic painting

I have never seen the decor or shape on this massive Bitossi vase before

encaustic tiles like these are make for heavy traffic

Kavalkad Wall Plaque by Rorstrand ak kaiser An English art nouveau tileThis large ceramic wall plaque titled "Kavalkad 13" was designed by Olle Alberious for Rorstrand Porcelain of Sweden c 1970. It measures 12 3 4" x 12". The background is a steely blue matte textured glaze. The recessed decoration is glazed in colorful translucent colors. Always reminded me of bursting fireworks, this is number 13 in a series of wall tiles. The back is marked and has a wire hanger. Excellent condition with no chips cracks or repairs.