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Talavera (Spain)

Europe tradition · 4 examples · indicative market tier: $5k–50k (serious collector)

Artisanal Talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala is a Mexican pottery tradition with heritage from the Talavera de la Reina pottery of Spain. In 2019, both traditions were included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Mexican pottery is a type of majolica (faience) or tin-glazed earthenware, with a white base glaze typical of the type. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Charger
Charger, 17th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Two-Handled Jar
Two-Handled Jar, early 1600s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Panel
Panel, late 18th century
The Met
Panel
Panel, late 18th century
The Met

Where to buy

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Each link opens a live, image-rich search for this craft on that marketplace. Listings rotate constantly; authenticate significant pieces independently — attribution quality varies widely outside museum collections.