This richly decorated earthenware plate originates from Talavera de la Reina, one of Spain’s most esteemed ceramic centers. Dating to the late 19th century, the piece features a central rural scene: a hunter with his dog, captured in a folk-art style against a mountainous landscape. Surrounding the vignette, the border is adorned with large, looping floral elements painted in vivid cobalt, ochre, and green — a stylistic hallmark of post-industrial Talavera, blending traditional motifs with popular tastes of the era.
The reverse shows classic signs of Talavera production: a thick tin glaze, natural firing irregularities, and no factory stamp — consistent with artisanal workshops active in the second half of the 1800s. The plate is heavy and robust, fired at high temperatures and hand-thrown, with a slightly convex profile.
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Details:
• Origin: Talavera de la Reina, Spain
• Date: Circa 1880–1900
• Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (faience)
• Technique: Hand-painted underglaze decoration in traditional Talavera palette
• Dimensions: Ø 27 cm (10.6”), Height: 5 cm (2”)
• Condition: Age-related wear; visible rim chips and glaze loss, especially at the edges (see photos). Structurally stable, no restoration.
(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)
A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
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