Slovakian Decorative Plate
Collection: Commercial Connections
Object Category: Decorative Objects
Object Type: Decorations, Plates
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
Materials: Ceramic
width: 8 in;
height: 8 in;
depth: .75 in
This Slovakian ceramic plate follows a long tradition of pottery production. The first mention of pottery production was in the 1400s.
The city of Modra was the center of majolica ceramics. Open weave rims and blue and white designs are a common design element.
Source:
https://slovakia.travel/en/manufacture-of-majolica-in-modra