Type Name:

MEXICO CITY WHITE-VARIETY 2

Category:

MAJOLICA

Production Origin:

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Production Date Range:

1540-1650

Defining Attributes:

Tan or pinkish-tan granular paste.

Tan, deep cream or greenish-tan glaze that often appears nearly transparent.

Vessel Forms:

ALBARELO
BOWL
JAR
PLATO

Comments:

Mexico City White (Variety 2) is part of the Mexico City Common ware majolica tradition that came into production around 1540. It has not been reported from sites outside of Mexico.

Published Definitions:

Lister and Lister 1982; Deagan 2002