Ancient tray in Spanish earthenware

Old ceramic top "Talavera" made and painted by hand. Unique piece. Talavera de la Reina pottery (Spain) is a traditional type of earthenware, or tin glazed earth, made in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo (Spain). The area has a long history of pottery, and dishes, jars and other objects have been found during recent archaeological excavations; some of the materials discovered date back to the Roman Empire. The Arabs brought new techniques to the city, including a new type of kiln for firing pottery. At that time, many pieces featured abstract motifs, as prescribed by Muslim religious restrictions. Talavera ceramics were used to make fountains; examples exist in Cuba and Brazil. Tiles for buildings were manufactured; they can be found in New Orleans, Tokyo and Paris. Its presence in royal palaces and museums around the world testifies to its quality.

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