Vase - Ceramic - 1800 Spanish Vessel

Spanish Glazed Earthenware Jug – Andalusia – 19th Century

Spanish glazed earthenware jug dating to the 19th century. The vessel has a rounded globular body set on a flat base, a slightly flared rim with a pouring lip, and a single applied strap handle. Both interior and exterior surfaces are fully glazed in a warm orange-brown tone.

The decoration is executed in cream-colored slip and features stylized floral motifs, dotted clusters, and wavy bands arranged in horizontal registers around the body and beneath the rim. This type of pottery is characteristic of traditional folk ceramics produced in southern Spain for domestic use during the 19th century.

Dimensions

Height: approx. 12 cm
Diameter: approx. 10 cm

Condition
Good condition consistent with age. Minor rim chips, glaze wear, and surface abrasions visible.


Provenance:
Private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection; acquired by descent from the owner’s father. The collection was assembled between 1950–1990. Most recently purchased from a leading auction house in Colorado in 2025.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this lot.

An excellent addition for collectors of European folk pottery, rustic interior design, or 19th-century ceramics, offering both decorative charm and historical value.