Deep basin after 1450

ceramic

3d sculpting

egg art

3d printed part

ceramic

jewelry design

sculptural image

culinary art

stoneware

wash background

ceramic

food art

This anonymous, fifteenth-century, tin-glazed earthenware dish, known as a "Deep Basin," features an elaborate design of concentric circles and radiating lines. The center is adorned with a coat of arms, likely representing a family or institution. This piece, held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of the period. The use of tin-glaze was a common technique in the 15th century, creating a durable, glossy surface suitable for everyday use, and possibly ceremonial occasions.

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This deep, round basin with dense, curvilinear decoration was made in the thriving ceramic center of Manises in the Valencia region of Spain. There, the master potters were Mudéjars, Muslim residents who remained in the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) after the collapse of the Umayyad dynasty (756-1031 CE) and retained a monopoly on the complex lustreware ceramic technique. Their wares were sought after by noble and royal houses throughout Europe, evidenced by this commission, with the coat of arms symbolizing the union of the Catholic Kingdoms of Aragon and Sicily.