DepartmentEurope

Salero o tintero

NameSalt cellar

Maker Jose Luis Martin Nieto

CultureSpanish

Datelate 16th, early 17th century

Place madeTalavera de la Reina, Spain, Europe

MediumCeramic; tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt, antimony and iron in-glaze

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 3 5/8 in. (5.7 x 9.1 x 9.2 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1963.13.132

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DescriptionTypical Talavera inkwell almost square with undecorated bowl in center with raised rim. Typical blue, brown and mustard glaze on cream over light pinkish clay. One quarter circle decoration in each corner at top, triad between each. Stylized flower on 2 sides with leaves. Other 2 sides fruit or flower motif with 4 branches curving in on themselves. Inside is glazed too.