Decorative ornament - Spain - Valencian botijo

Antique cork botijo from Sagunto (Valencia), dated 1953, made of cork and brass.

Traditional piece of Valencian popular craftsmanship, historically used as a container to transport and keep water. It features a cylindrical body made of cork from the cork oak, reinforced and decorated with brass bands engraved with floral and vegetal motifs.

It preserves its original characteristic elements: four small brass feet, upper handles, transport hoop, chains, and ornamental metal pieces. At the top it presents the closure and pouring elements typical of this type of container.

It shows patina and signs of use and age appropriate to its era, including surface oxidation and brass wear, small losses or irregularities in the cork and marks from use. The photographs are part of the description and show the condition.

A singular piece of Spanish popular craftsmanship from the first half of the 20th century, especially interesting for preserving the original decoration, the complete structure, and a dated personalized inscription.

Measurements: 21 x 18 x 11 cm