Rare Set of Two Portuguese Baroque Tin Glazed Pottery Architectural Azulejo Tiles monteith shell carving on the cabriole

shell carving on the cabriole legs

graduated tiers

These traditional

Stamped (on reverse): three touchmarks (rubbed) with the standing angel holding a sword and scales

5 inches (no leaves)

Rare Set of Two Portuguese Baroque Tin Glazed Pottery Architectural Azulejo Tiles monteith shell carving on the cabrioleDETAILS An antique pair of Portuguese tiles with scrolled and geometric decoration in yellow and blue glaze. Originally part of an early tiled, architectural wall mural. Azulejos are colored tin glazed ceramic tiles found traditionally on the exterior and interior of buildings in Spain and Portugal and date back as early as the 13th century. PERIOD Baroque DATE 17th 18th century DIMENSIONS (2) Width 5. 5 Height 5. 5 inches