Tile 1879 - 1884

This ceramic tile, created by the J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works, showcases a repeating pattern of stylized leaves in a deep brown glaze. The tile's slightly raised design and the glossy glaze create a tactile and visually engaging surface, typical of the late 19th-century American Arts and Crafts movement. The tile was produced between 1879 and 1884 and currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Its small size, measuring only 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches, suggests its use as a decorative element within a larger tiled surface, perhaps in a fireplace surround or a kitchen backsplash.