Ceramic tiles have been made in and around Delft, The Netherlands, since the 16th century. StoryTiles are wondrous miniature works of art on tiles baked in traditional Dutch ovens at a very high temperature. 

"On a Deserted Island" by Kirsten Beets celebrates life under a palm tree. 10 cm x 10 cm (about 4 inches square), backed with a simple hanging mechanism.