19th Century Valencia Tile - Polychrome Modernista Ceramic

This polychrome ceramic tile represents an outstanding example of Valencian industrial production from the late 19th century. The design features stylized floral motifs framed in a Modernista aesthetic, characteristic of the ceramic centers of Onda and Manises.

History of the object: The ceramic industry of the Valencian Community reached its technical and artistic peak at the end of the 19th century, merging traditional methods with new European aesthetics. These pieces were used both for interior wall cladding and for the ornamentation of facades of the bourgeoisie of the time.

Technical details:
- Period: 19th Century
- Technique: Polychrome glazed ceramic
- Size: 20 x 20 x 1 cm (7.8 x 7.8 x 0.4 inches)
- Weight: 800 g (1.76 lbs)
- Material: Ceramic
- Condition: Shows natural signs of wear consistent with age. One of the two available units has a small chip in one corner that does not affect the structural integrity of the central motif.

Appraisal: A piece of high value for collectors of architectural ceramics and specialists in the history of Spanish design from the Modernismo era.