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Jug with Handles in Portuguese Ceramic OAL “Athenea” from Alcobaça

About the Item

Jug with handles in Portuguese ceramic from Alcobaça, hand painted. Polychrome and gold decoration, with a landscape in the center inside a medallion, small gold flowers throughout the decoration. Embossed wings depicting winged dragons are highlighted in brilliant gold, adding a dramatic and majestic element to the piece. In the center of the vase, there is a gold-cut frame that frames a beautiful landscape with trees, a river and mountains in the background, portraying a bucolic scene and evoking a feeling of tranquility and nostalgia, with a harmonious contrast with the dark background and gold finishes. The rim and base have the same decoration
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisboa, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 05848/091stDibs: LU4727244256422

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