Jaguar Tile Trivet

Price: $33.00

Shipping: $5.50

 6 ¾” square
The jaguar design is an adaptation of a carving found at Chichen Itza in the Yucatan dated to 900-1200 CE. In Mesoamerica the jaguar was considered a symbol of strength, divinity and general domain over all things. The figures of eagles and jaguars devouring hearts are said to represent the warriors who were responsible for obtaining victims for sacrifice to the gods. (You don’t have to tell your guests what the jaguar is holding.)
The creation of the tile begins with the finished design, in reverse, drawn on a square of freshly made plaster. The relief design is cut into the plaster with dental tools. Wet clay is rolled to a uniform thickness, which is then pressed into the plaster design and the edges are trimmed. When completely dry, the tile is bisque fired to 2000°. After firing, the underglaze colors are hand painted on the tile, it is overglazed and then fired a second time to 1940°.
Because the colors are under a layer of clear glaze, you can enjoy this hotplate everyday and the design won’t wear or fade. The hotplate can easily be cleaned with any glass cleaner, or soap and water. I do not recommend immersing the hotplate in water because of the cork backing.
 

Contact Information:

 

Telephone

          304-738-3358

Postal address

RR 1, Box 105-O, Ridgeley, WV 26753

E-mail

anita@ancient-art-pottery.com