Mermaid Among Fish Silver and Copper Lustre Tile #1

This marvelous ceramic tile depicting a mermaid in the midst of a fish school was deftly handcrafted following an ancient Persian lustreware technique, for a mesmerizing iridescent glaze obtained by employing chlorides, nitrates, and sulfates from copper and silver. Fired a second time in a reduction kiln, it is an unrepeatable piece standing out for its lustrous look and pleasant texture that will last generations.