Dimensions: Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37
cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
Antique LA CA centerpiece . 19th Century Basque Gourd handmade water
pitcher. Unlike the Talavera pottery and the Spanish Talavera de la Reina and
the Majolica ( faience ) or tin-glazed earthenware ceramic , the Art Pottery
handmade and hand crafted such as this piece was common to hold the water and
keep it fresh and cold in the shade on a hot summer day .
They were not painted to allow perspiration but sometimes
they had a simple design pattern in blue
green gray and milky white with traces of orange peel color. This decorative
item will decorate A console or as a bibelot in a library , on a side table in
a living room, even as a decorative object on a kitchen counter as a fruit bowl
or a vase for sunflowers , in a rustic farm or traditional setting. Antiques
Dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave Beverly Hills . Pottery
to hold water and oil been used since the Roman times. Also called ” búcaro ” bucaro or botijo .
the nice handmade pieces by the artisans perfect addition of
history and tradition and the magic of the old world charm Provençal provincial
home and in a Spanish decor. Perfect gift idea for the holiday season and house
warming gift to have it outdoor on a coffee table or on top of a fireplace. A versatile piece
that could go in a modern design, on a kitchen counter as a flower vase or in a
winery to add a touch of the old world charm
