Authentic Catalan majolica plate (Plato de Faixes o Cintes con Liebre), dating to the first half of the 18th century, produced in Catalonia, Spain.
This type of plate belongs to the well-documented Catalan tradition known as “Faixes” or “Cintes”, characterized by horizontal blue bands framing a central figurative scene. The decoration depicts a hare (liebre) rendered in expressive cobalt blue brushwork, a recurring and symbolically charged motif in Catalan ceramic production of the period.
The plate is hand-thrown and hand-painted in cobalt blue on a tin-glazed earthenware body, with stylistic features fully consistent with museum-held examples of 18th-century Catalan ceramics. The composition, pigment tone, and naive yet confident brushwork align with reference pieces preserved in institutional collections.
Additional Information:
Cerámica catalana
Plato de Faixes o Cintes
Motif: Hare (Liebre)
First half of the 18th century
Hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware
Spain, Catalonia
Decorative display only
Details:
• Dimensions: Diameter: 20 cm (7.87 inches)
• Condition: Condition is poor, consistent with an 18th-century utilitarian object: Extensive glaze losses Significant rim chips and edge wear Areas of exposed ceramic body Abrasions, firing imperfections, and surface wear No modern repainting No recent restoration All wear is honest and historically coherent. The surface remains untouched, preserving the object’s documentary and study value This object should be understood as a museum-level historical artifact, valued primarily for its age, authenticity, and cultural significance rather than decorative condition.
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