Vintage Spanish Ceramic Plate 23 cm - Bullfighting and Ranch Branding Marks - Hand Painted

Decorative hand-painted traditional Spanish earthenware plate, representative of bullfighting art from the second half of the 20th century. The central piece features a bullfighting scene with the figures of the matador and the bull, executed with detailed polychromy.

Object History: During the 1960s and 1970s, ceramic craftsmanship in Spain experienced a boom linked to international interest in tauromaquia. This specimen stands out for including the "hierros" in its rim, fire marks historically used to identify the origin of bulls from the most prestigious ranches of the Iberian Peninsula.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Glazed earthenware hand-painted with gold edges
- Diameter: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
- Weight: 335 g (0.74 pounds)
- Material: Glazed ceramic (Earthenware)
- Condition: Excellent vintage conservation. No cracks, crazing, or restorations. The pigments retain their original intensity.

Appraisal: Item of interest for collectors of bullfighting memorabilia and traditional European ceramics. Suitable for wall display or showcase stands.