Name/Title
WILLOWS SEA MONSTER TILEEntry/Object ID
2001.113.2.4Description
Color: Brown; Blue; Red; Yellow; White
A matted tile called Willows Sea Monster, manufactured by Diana Watson's Native Tile & Ceramics, 2001. At the center is a red sea creature wearing a yellow crown. Green and blue wavy lines are across its body. The creature is within a white clover that is against a blue eight-pointed star. Around the star is a blue chain-like border with flowers at the corners. The border around the entire design is yellow. A cork mat is on the back. A white label with the manufacturer's name and address is on the bottom. The clay was imported from Italy. The tile, which has the manufacturer's catalog number of 425, was reproduced for resale at The Willows bed and breakfast in Palm Springs where the original design can be found. The object is in mint condition.Lexicon
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Three-dimensional, Tiles, Native Tile & Ceramics, Tiles--California, Decoration and ornament