Type Name:

MAYORAZGO POLYCHROME

Category:

MAJOLICA

Production Origin:

MEXICO

Production Date Range:

1800-1900

Defining Attributes:

Cream to buff/tann paste, usually with light sand tempering, but heavy sand tempering can occur

Off-white background enamel with orange, yellow, green, and black/dark brown decorations

Designs typically include thin black bands and wide yellow or orange bands bordered by black. Motifs painted between the bands consist of orange floral or lemon-shaped elements with black detailing, and green dots and foliate elements.

Designs seem to be restricted to exterior body and rim only

Vessel Forms:

CUP

Comments:

Seifert (1977) believes that this type was produced in Puebla, Mexico.

Published Definitions:

Seifert 1977