A smaller 19th-century Spanish Fajalauza lebrillo bowl, hand-painted in cobalt blue with a bold stylised botanical motif to the centre and a simple scalloped border around the rim.
Originating from Granada in southern Spain, Fajalauza pottery is recognised for its distinctive hand-painted decoration and rustic glazed earthenware. Lebrillos were traditionally made as practical household vessels and are now collected as decorative examples of historic Spanish pottery.
The strong cobalt decoration contrasts with the softly aged ground, while the irregular hand-painted design, glaze variations and firing marks reflect the traditional methods used to produce these pieces.
20 cm Diameter x 6.5 cm Height
19th-century Spanish lebrillo bowl
Attributed to Fajalauza pottery
Hand-painted cobalt blue decoration
Stylised botanical motif
Scalloped decorative border
Glazed earthenware
Granada, Spain
19th Century
Decorative use recommended
Condition
Good antique condition with no significant cracks or repairs noted.
There is age-related glaze wear, crazing, small chips and losses around the rim together with firing imperfections and natural variations associated with handmade pottery of this age.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Why We Love It
The bold central botanical motif gives this smaller lebrillo a particularly strong graphic quality. The deep cobalt decoration, irregular brushwork and naturally aged surface retain the distinctive character associated with traditional Fajalauza pottery.
Styling Tip
Display upright on a shelf, dresser or console using a suitable plate stand, or hang as part of a collection of antique Spanish ceramics. Its smaller proportions make it particularly suitable for grouping with larger lebrillos and other blue and white pottery.
SKU: 2393