DepartmentLatin America

Plate

NamePlate

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumTin-glazed earthenware with cobalt in-glaze

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 8 7/16 in. diam. (3.5 x 21.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.51

Object numberA.1969.45.51

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionTransitional period, Chinese style painted decoration and use of solid color areas on European shape. Banded border made of alternating dark and light passages conforming to scalloped edge of the plate. Light sections contain alternating vines and zig zags. Center shows an erect, symmetrical, dark flower w/ light blue outlining. Four-dot clusters serve as space fillers.