Mid Century Wall Tile by Soholm Birds on a Nest china painting carnations grew from the Virgin

carnations grew from the Virgin Mary's tears as she watched Jesus carry the cross

with remains of  rubber bumpers

The molded design features palmettes and stylized lotus flowers with a zigzag frieze above and S scrolls and flowerheads below

These plaques were meant to be hung on the walls of a home or garden and used like a ceramic painting

The recessed decoration is glazed in colorful translucent colors

Mid Century Wall Tile by Soholm Birds on a Nest china painting carnations grew from the VirginThis vintage wall plaque shows a pair of birds sitting on an egg in a nest. It was designed by Noomi Backhausen (1938 2011) for Soholm Keramic (1835 1996) on the island of Bornholm Denmark. It measures 7" square and 7 8" thick. Made from a durable, heavy stoneware, it has a wire hanger on the back and ready to hang in your home or Summer garden. Impressed marks on the back. It remains in excellent original condition.