Dish
ca. 1700 (made)
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Tin-glazed earthenware, such as this dish, became fashionable in Spain in the 18th century. At this time, silver belonging to the Spanish aristocracy was compulsorily melted down to pay for military campaigns, leading to a vogue for less expensive ceramics. This piece carries the badge of the Monastery of Escorial and the arms of Juan de Santsteban, abbot from 1699-1705.
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Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
Brief description | Tin-glazed earthenware dish, Talavera, ca. 1700. |
Physical description | Tin-glazed earthenware dish, in colours, with the badge of the Monastery of Escorial and the arms and name of its abbot, Juan de Santsteban. Talavera, about 1700. |
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Summary | Tin-glazed earthenware, such as this dish, became fashionable in Spain in the 18th century. At this time, silver belonging to the Spanish aristocracy was compulsorily melted down to pay for military campaigns, leading to a vogue for less expensive ceramics. This piece carries the badge of the Monastery of Escorial and the arms of Juan de Santsteban, abbot from 1699-1705. |
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Accession number | C.289-1987 |
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Record created | November 19, 2002 |
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