Tile

Unknown

late 16th century · Tin-glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Raised outlines form cuencas (depressions) to contain glazes; this technique replaced the earlier Islamic method of cuerda seca. The swagged-head motif is of French Mannerist origin.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th century

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Culture

Spanish, Toledo

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of W. L. Hildburgh, 1932