Bowl

Art Historical Context

This exquisite tin-glazed earthenware bowl crafted in Spain between 1400 and 1450 exemplifies the vibrant ceramics of late medieval Iberia. Measuring an impressive 8 /16 x 19 5/16 inches (20.5 x 49 cm), its wide, shallow form suggests it was designed for communal serving, perhaps of fruits or confections during feasts. Adorned with floral motifs—evident from its decorative tags—the bowl bursts with the colorful patterns typical of the era, bringing a touch of nature's splendor to everyday life. The medium of tin-glazed earthenware, known as *majolica* or Hispano-Moresque ware, was a technolog...