View all examples of GREEN LEAD GLAZED COARSE EARTHENWARE
| Type Name: | GREEN LEAD GLAZED COARSE EARTHENWARE |
| Type Index: | LEAD GLAZED COARSE EARTHENWARE |
| Production Origin: | UNKNOWN |
| Date Range: | 1490-1650 |
| Defining Attributes: |
Cream to tan compact paste, usually with visible sand temper. Bright, clear green lead glaze, ranging from grass green, to emerald green to a bright olive green. The glaze is smooth and reflective, usually occurring on both sides of the vessel. |
| Vessel Forms: |
ALBARELO BOWL JAR PLATE PORRINGER |
| Comments: | Given the very early sites at which this ware occurs in the Spanish American colonies, this variety of green-glazed earthenware is probably of Spanish origin Green-glazed coarse earthenware utilitarian pottery (such as the English Border Ware group) was produced in various centers throughout Europe, including Spain, in medieval and post-medieval times. This ware is distinguished from other green lead-glazed earthenware varieties in the FLMNH collection by the bright, clear green glaze color in combination with its light-colored paste. |
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