Type: Mexico City Copy of Puebla Blue on White

Name, Origin, Date

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Mexico City Copy of Pu...

Mexico/Central Mexico/...

Historic

Earlier/Alternative Names

General Information

This is an undescribed variety identified by Florence and Robert Lister, thought to have been produced in Mexico City because of its paste and background enamel characteristics. The chronological position is currently undetermined, although stylistically it appears contemporary to the Puebla Blue and White majolicas produced in Puebla.


This description of Mexico City Copy of Puebla Blue on White comes from the Historic Archaeology Digital Ceramic Type Collection maintained by the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Detail Attributes

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Morphological Attributes

BOWL, PLATO

Technological Attributes

Light to heavy sand te...

Off-white backgroun...

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Petrographic Samples  0

Description

Light to heavy sand tempered paste that is usually light orange to orange, but may be buff or cream in color. Off-white background enamel with blue and light blue hand painted decorations. Decorative motifs copy those of Puebla Blue on White and include lobes, bands, and zoomorphic designs.

Associated Wares/Ware Families

Majolica


Associated Petrofabrics

Associated Kilns/Workshops

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