DepartmentEurope

Plate

NamePlate

Maker Linares

CultureSpanish

Date18th c.

Place madeVillafeliche, Spain, Europe

MediumCeramic; tin-glazed earthenware with manganese in-glaze

Dimensionsoverall: 27 1/2 cm. in diam.; 6 1/2 cm. D

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1962.10.38

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionThis is probably a rare plate (did not see another like it in Spain in 1961 ACV) Cream glaze on front and back w/purplish glaze on top giving design on front. Lg. motif in cntr. is a stem w/leaves and flowers, w/intervening space filled w/lines and a lg. brush stroke at the end of ea. line. Eight circular solid areas around rim filled with purple glaze. No initials on back. Cross tin pieces on back for hanging.