Santo Domingo Blue on White is part of the 15th-16th century Sevillian “Morisco” majolica tradition, representing a largely utilitarian aspect.
Light cream to buff paste color, with a soft, chalky clay texture. Occasionally pink. Paste is the same as that of Columbia Plain. Off-white, cream, or grayish-white tin enamel, usually covering both sides of the vessel. The quality of the enamel varies widely among vessels, from thin, irregular and shiny, to thick, matte and smooth. Exterior surface decorated with blue, hand-painted, broadly stylistic floral designs that cover much of the vessel. A central medallion design is often presen...