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Hispano-Moresque Lusterware, A Magnificent and Important Large Hispano- Moresque Lustre Pottery Charger, The Reverse Is Featuring A Crowned Eagle, Valencia, Manises, Spain, Circa First Half of the 15 Century.

Identification Number: 155
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Description

Of a round and slight deep form with a wide rim, painted in brown lustre and cobalt blue over cream tin-glaze earthenware. The front of the charger is decorated in golden brownish lustre with a band of alternating palmettes or a circular vine stem with alternating leaves painted in underglaze cobalt blue colour amidst various scrolling floral motifs and flower heads, the centre is fitted with a raised circular edge and painted in brown lustre, probably for holding a jug or ewer, the centre is decorated with a long flowering stem with floral and leafy tufts.

The backside of the charger is painted at the centre with a very powerful image depicting a large crowned eagle, the borders are decorated with a slightly spaced bands of large circles surrounded by stylised scrolls.

The date of the above item has been authenticated by Oxford Authentication using TL or the Thermoluminescence Analysis Testing process, a copy of the certificate is attached with the various images of the item.
The Thermoluminescence Analysis Testing Certificate Number is #N121k40, confirming the age of the last firing and period of manufacture.

Dimensions

Dimensions:-

41.2 cm Diam. is the width.
7 cm high.

Condition

Condition: Intact with chips to front, old ownership labels are glued at the back.

The date of the above item has been authenticated by Oxford Authentication using TL or the Thermoluminescence Analysis Testing process, a copy of the certificate is attached with the various images of the item.
The Thermoluminescence Analysis Testing Certificate Number is #N121k40, confirming the age of the last firing and period of manufacture.

Provence

The European Art Market.

References

For similar example and decoration please see, Cote Cliché 08-520215, No. of inventory CL 1864, The National Museum of Cluny, Museum of the Middle-Ages Paris, lot was also exhibited at the Reunion of the National Museums of the Grand Palais- Paris

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