Spain (Manises, Valencia)

Detailed Stylistic and Historical Analysis of the Late 15th-Century Spanish Lusterware Plate

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Creation Date: 1470–1490 CE. Period: Late Medieval / Early Renaissance Spain (Hispano-Moresque period under the Crown of Aragon).

Aristocratic Display and Prestige: Crafted primarily as a high-status luxury display piece (a la moda) for dining tables or buffets, designed to showcase the immense wealth, lineage, and refined taste of European nobility. Heraldic Customization: The central armorial shield custom-tailored specific elite families or export clients, combining personal or regional identity with luxurious Valencian craftsmanship.