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Tile with Bobbin lace maker

Unknown18th century

Ateneu de Maó

Ateneu de Maó
Mao, Spain

Polychrome tiles made in Catalonia in the 18th century. It represents a young woman making bobbin lace while an elderly woman gives instructions, and palm leaf decoration appear on the sides. This tile belongs to the "De la palmeta" group (Palm tree group), which refers to the palm-like leaf decoration of the sides.

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  • Title: Tile with Bobbin lace maker
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location Created: Catalonia, Spain
  • Physical Dimensions: 13,50 x 13,50 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Ceramics, polychrome tiles, tile, folk art, Catalonia, Spain
  • Type: Ceramic
  • Medium: Polychrome enamel
Ateneu de Maó

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