New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Lustreware Charger

CultureSpanish

Dateca. 1550

MediumCopper, tin, and cobalt-glazed earthenware

DimensionsOverall: 18 x 2 7/8 in. (45.7 x 7.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. M.S. Loew

Object number58.72.2

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DescriptionOne of a pair of large plates with a conical center and wide rim decorated in blue and brown luster. A pattern of leaves in two borders covers the bottom and is centered with radiating lines. A shield in the center shows on the right side a tree (?) with large fruit and the left half is filled with three brown and three white vertical stripes. The design on the rim alternates in threes with blue blossoms placed evenly. Two hanging holes.

Label TextHispano-Moresque Pair of Ewer Stands, mid-16th century Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica) Gift of Mrs. M. S. Loew 58.72.1-.2