Latin America, Mexico, likely Puebla, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A great set of 9 Talavera bowls and dishes in an assortment of sizes and motifs! These colorful pieces are glazed in a thick milky white ground then painted with stylized and abstract birds and foliate patterns on the interior basins - the exterior surface left white. These are bright and cheerful dishes perfect for decor or very light use and are known as the Mexican version of Spanish majolica, hand-thrown on the potter's wheel and tin glazed. Talavera captures the rich history of Spanish Colonial art as it truly embodies its multicultural heritage, drawing upon influences from Egypt, China, Persia, Africa, Moorish Spain, Italy and Mexico! Size of largest: 8.5" Diameter x 2.5" H (21.6 cm x 6.4 cm)

Talavera pottery is a type of majolicaware that has a long and complex history yet continues to hold allure in modern times. It is named for the Spanish village of Talavera de la Reina, and tells a multicultural story with Moorish, Egyptian, Italian, Chinese, African, Persian, and Pre-Columbian influences. The Spanish influence dates to the Moors' invasion. The Moors had immense knowledge of pottery from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. This was later shaped by Italian Renaissance and Asian artisans. Next, the Spanish Colonialists landed in Mexico where they blended their styles and techniques with those of the native Mayans and Aztecs, who brought their own ceramic traditions to the mix.

Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990

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Chips to inner basin, rims but otherwise intact and very good. Pitting to glaze and surface imperfections from firing and glazing. Red pigment marking on underside of one. Craquelure throughout.