Trent Tile, Monk With a Flower Ruscha There is a partial early

There is a partial early Raymor label on the base

glazed and marked Pinca Grottaglie

The tile is pictured in its catalog as "no

The back has an impressed Karlsruhe mark and the code 7341 designed by Werner Meschede (1925-81)  and in production between 1966-78

Measures 13 1/2" x 13 1/3"

Trent Tile, Monk With a Flower Ruscha There is a partial earlyThis antique tile from the Trent Tile Company of Trenton New Jersey shows a monk sniffing the flower of a potted carnation. It measures 6" square and 1 2" thick. The monk's image is most likely a transfer, but you can see portions have been hand painted. The ombre background has been hand painted. The carnation means fascination, distinction, and love. The tile remains in excellent condition. The Arts and Crafts era was awash with happy monks. Their