DepartmentLatin America

Bowl

NameBowl

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumTin-glazed earthenware with cobalt in-glaze

Dimensions4 × 15 × 15 in. (10.16 × 38.1 × 38.1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.26

Object numberA.1969.45.26

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionRound, scalloped. Shape shows the return of French styles as it is made without a foot and with the fancy rim copied after silver dishes. Decoration on obverse in light and dark blue. Border is made up of horseshoe scrolls and pendant fleur-de-lis. In the center is a prominent flower surrounded by smaller floral units.