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Cuerda Seca (hand painted tiles) 4" x 4" each

This piece is preserved as part of the Handcraft Collection archive and is no longer offered for sale.

Cuerda Seca (hand painted tiles) 4" x 4" each
  • Decorative Tile.
  • Design/Colors:  4 different designs. Glaze colors are green, yellow-gold, and medium blue on a white background.
  • Style of Painting: The style of painting is called Cuerda Seca. The colors are separated by a transparent line (showing the red clay beneath) rather than a black line used to separate colors in many hand painted tiles.
  • Hand painted by Janet Starr on Handcraft Tile bisque tile. The artist owned Feature Tile in the Santa Cruz, California area.
  • Size: Each tile is 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" (1/2" thick).
  • Never been installed.
  • If you have questions, please call 620-215-4507 and ask for Shirley.
  • Proudly made in the USA.