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Manila Galleon

GaleÛn de ManilaThe Manila Galleon brought oriental porcelain, which was so appreciated by affluent New Spanish families that they were accustomed to ordering sets of between 200 and 300 pieces each, with their coats of arms and their initials or monogram.

 

 

 


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