Seville Seville Ware
SEVILLE : Seville Ware
Seville Ware was started by Italian potters as an imitation of Ligurian pottery. Production in Seville is dated between the 16th and 17th centuries. This group has a number of characteristics which distinguish it from Morisco Ware. The fabric is lighter in colour, ivory or pinkish in tone, finely textured and denser than the previous group; the white or blue glaze is richer, more brilliant, carefully applied and homogenous and covers carefully manufactured plates, small bowls and jugs. Forms have finely turned foot-rings, everted rims and thin walls, all in perfect imitation of Italian pieces.
Although chemical fabric analysis seems to be the only reliable way of telling them apart, differences can sometimes be observed between Italian and Spanish imitations on the basis of the quality of their finish. It is assumed that the decoration is not as finely executed on the Sevillian pieces and the walls are somewhat thicker. Three sub-groups can be distinguished on the basis of the colour used in the decoration and surface treatment:
