Inkwell; Manises, XVIII century.

Inkwell; Manises, eighteenth century.
Glazed ceramic.
Presents faults.
Measurements: 8 x 18 x 8.5 cm.
Inkwell decorated with high temperature glazes, traditional of Spanish ceramics, applied over a white tin slip. The piece has the classic colors used by the Manises factory such as cobalt blue or yellow. This color scheme, introduced by the Islamic potters in medieval Spain together with the metallic luster and the green and manganese style, appeared in Paterna at the end of the Middle Ages.