DepartmentLatin America

Plate

NamePlate

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumTin-glazed earthenware with cobalt in-glaze

Dimensions1 5/16 × 8 7/8 × 8 7/8 in. (3.3 × 22.5 × 22.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.53

Object numberA.1969.45.53

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionFoliated rim. Edges decorated in dark blue with reserve white flowers create a hexagonal white central field containing a vine motif wreath that frames a central symmetrical floral element. Large portions are left white, which was common in this period. Exterior is undecorated.