Antique Spanish Fajaluaza Bowls - Medium

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Vessels of time, these Fajalauza bowls have traveled through centuries from the hillside workshops of Granada, where Moorish artisans first … Read more Vessels of time, these Fajalauza bowls have traveled through centuries from the hillside workshops of Granada, where Moorish artisans first shared their secrets with Spanish potters. Each piece bears the distinctive cobalt blue brushwork that made this Andalusian pottery tradition a coveted treasure since the 16th century—a living testament to the cultural melding that once defined southern Spain.

The terracotta bodies speak of earth gathered from Spanish soil, shaped by hands that inherited techniques passed down through generations. The blue decorative motifs—birds, pomegranates, and geometric patterns—aren't merely ornamental but whispers of Islamic influence that survived despite historical turbulence, each stroke applied without template or guide, varying slightly as only hand-painted works can. Ancient staples bridge centuries-old fractures, while hairline cracks and historic chips map their journey—not imperfections but marks of authenticity, tangible connections to the countless Spanish tables they've graced through time.
Sold individually.
Dimensions (diameter x height):

A: 10.25" x 3.5"
B: 9.5" x 3"
C: 10" x 3"
D: 9.75 x 3"
E: 10" x 3.25"



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