DepartmentLatin America

Jar

NameJar

CultureMexican

DateMid-18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumEarthenware with tin glaze and cobalt underglaze

Dimensions11 13/16 × 10 1/4 × 10 1/4 in. (30 × 26 × 26 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.49

Object numberA.1969.45.49

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionChinese shape with Puebla adaptation of Oriental motifs. Decoration on upper 3/4 of vessel w/ 4 foliated medallions containing symmetrical floral designs in clear dark blue outlined in light blue. Spaces between medallions, which touch at midpoint, are painted in cobalt to leave negative white scrolls and circles.