Bowl

Art Historical Context

This delicate tin-glazed earthenware bowl, crafted in Mexico around 1750–1800, exemplifies the vibrant pottery traditions of the late colonial era in New Spain. Measuring just 3 5/8 inches in diameter, its petite size suggests it was likely used for individual servings of food or drink in everyday households, blending functionality with artistic flair. The medium of tin-glazed earthenware—known as maiolica in Spanish-influenced regions—involves coating fired clay with a tin-oxide glaze that creates an opaque, brilliant white surface ideal for bold painted designs. Though the specific motifs o...