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1947.1.44

Ceramic plate decorated with lustrous gold paint. [MOBB [OPS move] 29/04/2016]

1947.1.44

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic plate decorated with lustrous gold paint. [MOBB [OPS move] 29/04/2016]
Long description
Ceramic plate decorated with lustrous gold paint. The central boss in the bowl has four pumpkin-like shapes, and this is surrounded by a band of Islamic-style script. The rim is decorated with flowers and floral patterns. The exterior is decorated with a single continuous swirl from the rim to the centre. [MOBB [OPS move] 29/04/2016]
Geographical reference
Spain
Europe > Southern Europe > Spain
Andalucía Seville Córdoba Toledo
Cultural groups
Spanish
Moor
Person
Field collector A. Coltart
PRM source Catherine Gladys Coltart
Date / Period
Date made: 1500-1600?, uncertain
Date collected
Before 1860
Acquisition information
Donated: 1947
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Painted, Process Slipped, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Inscribed, Process Embossed
Dimensions
Diameter: max 321 mm, Height: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.1.44

Search terms: Pottery, Food and Drink, Writing, Vessel, Status, Plate, Inscription, Food Accessory

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