Colonial Mexico

Across the Northern Frontier

Across the Northern Frontier

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In lean, swift-moving prose, Across the Northern Frontier chronicles the compelling adventures of the Spaniards who ventured north from colonial New Mexico into the unknown, and their contacts and conflicts with Native Americans.


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Talavera ceramic jar, 'Colonial Kitchen'

Flowers center motifs reminiscent of majolica tiles on each of eight long panels. Combining blue and yellow on smooth white ceramic, Alonso Luis creates a beautiful jar and lid. Its style is representative of Puebla's renowned Talavera pottery.


Merchant: NOVICA


'Colonial Palaces I' (pair)

An old wagon rests in the verdant patio of this regal building. Built in 1748 by the Bishop of Nueva Galicia, Dr. Juan G�mez de Parada and his brother, Dean of the Cathedral Dr. Gin�s G�mez de Parada, today it houses Guadalajara's Legislative Palace.


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Ceramic beer mugs, 'Colonial Blue' (set of 4)

Feathery motifs in cobalt surround busy sky blue flowers in stately symmetry. Inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery, Jorge Quevedo creates an exquisite design for this set of four beer mugs.


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Ceramic platter, 'Colonial Blue'

Feathery motifs in cobalt surround busy sky blue flowers in stately symmetry. Inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery, Jorge Quevedo creates an exquisite design. The platter is divided into two sections.


Merchant: NOVICA