Vintage Ceramic Wall Plate, Hand Painted Artecer Sevilla Gold Enamel Decorative Dish, Geometric Cuerda Seca Spain Pottery, 17 cm

Authentic vintage decorative ceramic wall plate crafted by the renowned Artecer workshop in Seville, Spain. This piece features a rich geometric star motif rendered in vivid relief enamel and highlighted with genuine gold accents.

The Artecer workshop, established in Seville, is widely recognized for preserving the traditional Hispano-Moorish ceramic heritage of Andalusia. The dish is decorated using the ancient cuerda seca (dry cord) technique, introduced to the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century, which creates raised compartments filled with colored vitreous enamels.

Features and Details:
* Period: Late 20th Century
* Technique / Style: Cuerda seca hand-painted enamel with gold leaf accents (oro de ley), Hispano-Moorish geometric mandala design
* Size: Diameter: 17 cm (6.7 inches), Depth: 2 cm (0.8 inches)
* Material: Glazed terracotta ceramic, enamel, gold leaf
* Condition: Very good vintage condition. Intact surface enameling and gilding. Backside bears hand-written marks Pintado a mano en esmalte y oro de ley Artecer Sevilla and artist signature Luisa. Fitted with an integrated wire loop for wall hanging. Please note that the brass display stand shown in the photos is not included.

This wall plate represents a fine example of traditional Andalusian pottery crafts, making it a valuable piece for collectors of Spanish ceramics and interior decor enthusiasts.