American Arts and Crafts Tile of a Turtle and Baby Mosaic Tile Company women would decorate tiles or

women would decorate tiles or pieces of pottery for themselves or for sale to others

This mythological grotesque Norse-like figure is depicting the wind god Aeolus a common design element that was popularized in the 19th and early 20th century and often represents the change of seasons

The overall measurement is 7 1/4" square and sits 1 1/4" tall

A massive Arts and Crafts era tile and a statement piece in decorating

American Arts and Crafts Tile of a Turtle and Baby Mosaic Tile Company women would decorate tiles orA charming one of a kind hand made tile depicts a tortoise with its baby coming out from an egg. The image is deeply carved, the brick red background and one side is stippled with a stiff brush. There are two manufactured holes for mounting. Measures 6 1 2" tall, 6" wide and 3 4" thick. Very good original condition. Some glaze has flaked off in the white portions of the shell. I purchased a few of these animal related tiles years ago in Florida.