Beautiful antique American art pottery tile manufactured by Trent Tile Company of Trenton, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.
This striking high-relief tile features an elegant profile portrait of a Renaissance-era woman, finished in a rich brown and amber majolica glaze with dramatic sculptural depth and fine detailing throughout the hair, clothing, and headdress.
The reverse bears the impressed mark:
TRENT
identifying production by the historic Trenton, New Jersey pottery works.
Condition:
* Antique condition consistent with age
* Overall crazing throughout glaze
* Small glaze chips/losses visible on raised areas (see photos)
* some damage on the face, see pictures
* No major cracks or repairs noted
A beautiful example of early American art tile suitable for collectors of Arts & Crafts pottery, architectural salvage, or antique ceramic art.