Fine Crafts & Imports Colonial Talavera Ceramic House Number Five

The background on this Talavera ceramic tile is white with some colorful flowers surrounding the number. This tile is compressed and fired to high temperatures to get a very solid and durable piece of ceramic. Each number is 0.5 lbs in weight and considering its size, it is very dense. The number itself is raised from the rest of the surface to give it the 3D effect. As you can see it in the second picture, it is hand-painted in dark blue.Mexican Talavera ceramic is the result of mixtures of cultures over time. The Spaniards were influenced by Arabic pottery and they brought it to Mexico. The mixture of cultures, resulted in beautiful ceramic art. This ceramic tile is just an example of the exquisite beauty the Mexican craftsmen put on each item they create. Since this tile is hand-painted, no two tiles are exactly alike! There may be small differences in size, weight, and color. If you want to delight somebody special with an unique handcrafted gift, this is what you are looking for! This tile house number will add a distinctive point of observation to your house.

• Hand-hammered and mold-cut to perfection
• Handcrafted by Mexico’s Finest Artisans
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