1920's-50's Almorraja Rosewater Sprinkler Art Glass Signed Genis Cirera, Spain

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An amazing early to mid 20th century art glass decanter or bottle, aka Almorraja - a Rosewater sprinkler
All mouth … Read more An amazing early to mid 20th century art glass decanter or bottle, aka Almorraja - a Rosewater sprinkler
All mouth blown, hand molded and hand painted in polychrome enamels glass, aka Moser style
Light green color
Intricate shape with one central mouth and four spouts tapering to a thick stem and circular foot
Skillfully decorated with spiraling glass ruffle around the body and applied square waffle-like prunts
Exquisitely hand painted all over with colorful raised enamels and black outlines, featuring pink and yellow floral motifs and a dragon like mythical creature among green foliate
A typical piece of art from the renown Catalan Majorcan art glass studios in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Possibly by Vidrios da Arte Gordiola, the Gordiola Glassmaking Company, which is the oldest, established in 1719
The Mallorcan production rivals the best examples of the Venetian and Murano glassworks
In July 2021 the technique of glass-blowing was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Signed Cire.. by the artist Genis Cirera Casanova (1890-1970)
The signature is in gilt cursive, in between the leaves on the base. Please see the last photo
Early to mid 20th century, 1920's-1950's
All original
Measurements: Approx. 9" tall x 4.75" diameter (across)
Weighs about 1 lb. 10 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original.

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