Artecer Sevilla decorative ceramic wall plate, hand painted cuerda seca technique enamel and 24k gold, vintage floral dish 21 cm

Decorative ceramic wall plate crafted in Seville, Spain, by the renowned Artecer workshop. The piece features rich floral motifs executed in vivid polychrome enamels with raised relief technique and 24-karat gold leaf detailing.

Artecer was established in 1982 in Alcalá de Guadaíra, Seville, specializing in the historic Hispano-Moresque 'cuerda seca' technique introduced to Andalusia in the 8th century. This method uses oily partition lines on fired clay to keep colorful glazes separate during firing, creating distinctive tactile relief contours and bright gilded accents.

Details:
- Period: Late 20th century (circa 1980s–1990s)
- Technique / Style: Hand-painted ceramic, cuerda seca method, polychrome enamel, gold leaf
- Dimensions: Diameter: 21 cm (8.27 in), Depth: 2.5 cm (0.98 in)
- Material: Fired earthenware ceramic, enamel glazes, 24k gold leaf
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition; intact glaze and gilding, complete with original mounting wire on the reverse, inscribed 'Pintado a mano en esmalte y oro de ley. Artecer - Sevilla. Dolores'

This item represents traditional Andalusian ceramic craft and serves as a refined display piece for collectors of European art pottery and regional Spanish decorative arts.