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Plate (Spain)

This is a plate. It is dated late 17th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is glazed and lustered earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.


In the 14th century,the region of Valencia, Spain became a center for the production of the most elaborate lusterware. These ceramics,technically superior to any other wares produced in late-medieval Europe, became a successful export.This plate shows decoration of Islamic origin,including stylized birds, palm and fern elements, as well as interlace patterns of curving lines and geometric shapes.

This object was donated by Mrs. Laurent Oppenheim. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Laurent Oppenheim in memory of Laurent Oppenheim.

  • Dish (Italy)
  • glazed earthenware.
  • Gift of Robert Lehman.
  • 1944-3-2
  • Platter (England)
  • glazed and lustered earthenware.
  • Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes.
  • 1992-124-1

Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.

  • Vase (England)
  • glazed and lustered earthenware.
  • Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.
  • 1995-3-1

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 8.5 x 40.5 cm (3 3/8 x 15 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Plate (Spain); glazed and lustered earthenware; H x diam.: 8.5 x 40.5 cm (3 3/8 x 15 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Laurent Oppenheim in memory of Laurent Oppenheim; 1940-114-1-a

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Iridescence.

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