Dish

Art Historical Context

This magnificent *Dish* from late 15th-century Spain, crafted in tin-glazed earthenware exemplifies the vibrant ceramic traditions of the Iberian Peninsula. Measuring nearly 19 inches (47.9 cm) in, it was likely used for serving food in grand households, its broad surface ideal for bold decorations. Now housed in The Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Cloisters Collection, 1956 this piece reflects the height of Spanish pottery production in regions like Manises and Valencia. Tin-glazing, a technique where a tin-oxide layer creates an opaque white ground perfect for painted desig...