Hispano Moresque Style Spanish Porcelain Plate, 17-19th Century
Porcelain
34.5 x 34.5cm
HK.2291
A Hispano Moresque Porcelain Plate, finished in a striking blue and yellow contrast. This piece makes great use of traditional islamic decoration, which is presented to us through intricately detailed...
A Hispano Moresque Porcelain Plate, finished in a striking blue and yellow contrast.
This piece makes great use of traditional islamic decoration, which is presented to us through intricately detailed repating geometric designs across the plate. Designs such as this became greatly treasured throughout Europe until at least the 15th century, then seeing a revival again in the 19th century due to the increase of tourism to the South of Spain.
This piece makes great use of traditional islamic decoration, which is presented to us through intricately detailed repating geometric designs across the plate. Designs such as this became greatly treasured throughout Europe until at least the 15th century, then seeing a revival again in the 19th century due to the increase of tourism to the South of Spain.