Plate

Unknown

second half 17th century · Lead-glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The simply made plate was produced in a mold, and its bright green glaze was achieved in a single firing. This popular technique, originally practiced in Spain by Muslim craftsmen, was often used for much larger, quasi-architectural objects such as baptismal fonts. In this case, the form of the plate follows a metalwork style often seen in Portugal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 17th century

Medium

Lead-glazed earthenware

Culture

probably Spanish, Andalusia or Portuguese

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1894