Spanish Ceramic Olive Oil Jug

Spain, 19th Century

19th C. 

Tinaja

35H x 23W in.

$ 2,000.00 USD 

Description

ANTIQUE PLANTERS FROM GRANADA

These three planters are extremely unique and rare in its typology. Although the shape is similar to the olive oil jugs  or the canned barrel.

The use of these antique ceramic planters is less utilitarian and definitely more decorative, using the same copper green enamel used in the famous lebrillos .

These antique planters from Granada evoke the famous and picturesque Andalusian patios. They are central open spaces in the courtyard houses of the Al-Andalus. They are dominated by aromatic flowers, fountains, wells, ponds and marble columns, with the intention of represent the Garden of the Paradise, as imagined by the Classical and Muslim architects.

One of the most trustworthy testaments to the material and spiritual evolution of humankind. Colors and shapes speak of conquests and cultures that leave their mark on popular pottery.

To know more about this ceramic, the history but also the modern approach, please visit the following pages:

Made in Granada.
Modern Ceramics by Marta Gualda
Fajalauza, cinco siglos de la cerámica más granadina. El independiente de Granada