These four plates are fine examples of the variety of borders characteristic of the second half of the 17th century: ‘aranhões’, baroque scrolls, lacework and beads. Nos. 24-26 – Teixeira de Carvalho Collection. Nº 27 – Collection A. A Gonçalves.

Plate
17th cent.
38 cm
MNMC 9603
Plate
17th cent.
41 cm
MNMC 9621
Plate
17th cent.
32,5 cm
MNMC 4510