Ruscha Tile Plaque Mid Century Modern Abstract tea tile A ribbon and jeweled rubies

A ribbon and jeweled rubies on a blue green background are featured on this original English Art Nouveau tile c 1900

Shown in the company's catalog from 1905

appears to have been cut out with a tile saw and the back mortar ground down

A sawtooth hanger on the back makes this ready to hang on your wall

Minor wear to the glaze

Ruscha Tile Plaque Mid Century Modern Abstract tea tile A ribbon and jeweled rubiesThis large and wildly expressive tile was made by Ruscha in Germany. The background is a metallic gunmetal glaze, with the outlines in a bubbly lava black. An excellent example from the Panton era. The condition is very good, with a shallow chip off a back corner and nicks around the edges. Measures 13 1 2" x 13 1 3".