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A large Antique 17th-18th Century Hispano-Moresque Dish Charger

A large Antique 17th-18th Century Hispano-Moresque Dish Charger

SKU: IS1146

An antique large tin-glazed earthenware dish from the 17th-18th century, known as Hispano-Moresque, features cobalt blue and copper lustre decoration. It originates from Manises, Valencia, Spain.

The shallow charger plate features a wide rim and a raised central boss with a sunburst motif. It is surrounded by a large band decorated with cobalt blue arrows on a beige background, complemented by copper-lustre abstract vegetal motifs.

A wide rim molded with raised swirling panels featuring gadroon motifs painted in cobalt blue and copper luster.

Reverse with continuous bands surrounded by scrolling motifs.

The rim is pierced with two suspension holes created by the potter before firing.

The shape of the dish is inspired by 16th-century European brass alms dishes.

 

Hispano-Moresque ware originally refers to a style of Islamic pottery created in Muslim Spain by Moorish potters. The Moors introduced tin-glazed pottery to Spain after their conquest in 711. Valencia, Barcelona, and Malaga emerged as key centers for Hispano-Moresque ware. By the 13th century, luster-painted pottery was primarily produced in Malaga by Moorish Muslim artists.

 

The history of luster-painted pottery in Spain can be divided into two major periods: the first before the Reconquista and the second after it. Following the Reconquista, which culminated in the late 15th century, many Muslims were deported to North Africa. However, numerous Muslims converted to Christianity and were permitted to remain in Spain, allowing them to continue producing pottery in the Islamic style.

 

MEASUREMENTS:

Diameter: 43.4 cm (17.1 inches).

Height: 5 cm (2 inches).

 

CONDITION: It exhibits signs of aging and use, has been reglued at several clean breaks, and shows minor age-related chipping on the rim, which is typical of antique ceramics.

    $1,800.00Price

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