The Cuerda Seca technique originated in Persia and came to America via Spain. A wax outline is drawn on the tile and glaze is applied with a syringe. During the firing process, the glaze beads up against the wax barrier creating subtle flooded areas. Most of the time the outline is done with dark colored wax and serves as a dark outline in the design.

The American Encaustic Tiling Company was founded in 1875 in Zanesville, Ohio, and operated until 1935. It produced a large range of tiles in a variety of techniques. For more information, see American Art Pottery, by Dick Sigafoose.

AETCO Tile
6" square x 1/2" thick

Moorish pattern tile in the cuerda seca technique, glazed in combinations of semi-matte and hi-glaze rust read, wheat, oatmeal, green, blue and cobalt.; outlines in dark brown.


View of back, showing die-stamped mark as seen , below, in detail.

Glaze details, showing the dark brown wax-resist outlines, and fine crazing in the hi-glaze portions.
Excellent condition.
No chips, cracks, repairs.

$95. P-352-L

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