An Overview of Medieval Pottery Production in Spain Between the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

The thirteenth to fifteenth centuries in Spain marked a transition in pottery manufacture from Islamic to Christian production in the east of the peninsula. The chronology of particular styles in pottery decoration throughout Spain has been established from stylistic criteria and their occurrence in contemporary paintings. Green and brown wares seem to be introduced at the start of the period, and the chronology of the ‘Pula-type3 lustreware is discussed. Other medieval pottery types also exist which are less well known. Pottery studies in Spain are increasingly focussing on coursewares, which are still rather poorly understood.