Russel-Tiglia - Star of the Sea

Star of the Sea Maastricht, façade stone / wall plaque, Russel-Tiglia, Netherlands, Tegelen, c. 1950. Decorative façade stone or wall plaque of multicolored salt-glazed earthenware depicting the Star of the Sea, the beloved Marian devotion from Maastricht. This relief shows Mary with Child, placed before a star-shaped background, and is executed in a characteristic postwar style. The plaque was manufactured by Russel-Tiglia in Tegelen and is marked on the back with the RIT mark. Star of the Sea is the popular name of the 15th-century grace image of Mary in Maastricht, located in a side chapel of the Our Lady Basilica. The devotion enjoys great popularity especially in southern Netherlands and Belgium. Thanks to the integrated hanging provision on the back, this piece is ready to hang as wall decoration. Dimensions (approx.): • Height: 31 cm • Width: 26.2 cm • Depth: 3.7 cm Weight (approx.): • 1453 grams In good condition with normal signs of use and aging. Some chips on the edge, one on the front of the edge, on the right side. See the photos for a full impression of the condition and details. Carefully packed and insured shipment with track & trace. Being offered without a reserve price!

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