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Type Name: | MAYORAZGO POLYCHROME |
Type Index: | MAJOLICA |
Production Origin: | MEXICO |
Date Range: | 1800-1900 |
Defining Attributes: |
Cream to buff/tann paste, usually with light sand tempering, but heavy sand tempering can occur Off-white background enamel with orange, yellow, green, and black/dark brown decorations Designs typically include thin black bands and wide yellow or orange bands bordered by black. Motifs painted between the bands consist of orange floral or lemon-shaped elements with black detailing, and green dots and foliate elements. Designs seem to be restricted to exterior body and rim only |
Vessel Forms: |
CUP |
Comments: | Seifert (1977) believes that this type was produced in Puebla, Mexico. |
Published Definitions: | Seifert 1977 |