The fustrum-shaped lebrillo bowl is a quintessential Mediterranean ceramic basin, with regional variations in style and shape.
This classic Castilian lebrillo has steeper walls than the Andalusian lebrillo. And, unlike the horror vacui style of decoration common to Andalusian potters, Castilian artisans delineate the decorated surface into neat sections bound by concentric circles.
Here, the pattern is a whirlpool or “remolino” of vegetal motifs and quickly-sketched volutes painted with a thick brush. The flowers appear to swirl around the concentric circles that draw the eye toward the center, imbuing the composition with a sense movement.
Bathed in a fully transparent glaze that reveals the fine grain of the sandy clay beneath, this decorative bowl bears the marks of its provenance.
This particular Castilian motif was en vogue between the 16th and 18th centuries, before the introduction of plastics, when no household could afford to do without a good selection of pottery.
Hand-painted in blue, green, honey-yellow, and brown-black, the traditional color palette prevails though time has softened the patina.
Dimensions: 34 cm in diameter
Hanging your decorative plate: A small incision in the foot of the plate allows for hanging. Our heavier items like lebrillos require a wall mount.
Kindly Note: Small chips and discolouration are part of the charm of handmade antique and vintage pottery. For questions or specific sourcing requests, please get in touch.
The fustrum-shaped lebrillo bowl is a quintessential Mediterranean ceramic basin, with regional variations in style and shape.
This classic Castilian lebrillo has steeper walls than the Andalusian lebrillo. And, unlike the horror vacui style of decoration common to Andalusian potters, Castilian artisans delineate the decorated surface into neat sections bound by concentric circles.
Here, the pattern is a whirlpool or “remolino” of vegetal motifs and quickly-sketched volutes painted with a thick brush. The flowers appear to swirl around the concentric circles that draw the eye toward the center, imbuing the composition with a sense movement.
Bathed in a fully transparent glaze that reveals the fine grain of the sandy clay beneath, this decorative bowl bears the marks of its provenance.
This particular Castilian motif was en vogue between the 16th and 18th centuries, before the introduction of plastics, when no household could afford to do without a good selection of pottery.
Hand-painted in blue, green, honey-yellow, and brown-black, the traditional color palette prevails though time has softened the patina.
Dimensions: 34 cm in diameter
Hanging your decorative plate: A small incision in the foot of the plate allows for hanging. Our heavier items like lebrillos require a wall mount.
Kindly Note: Small chips and discolouration are part of the charm of handmade antique and vintage pottery. For questions or specific sourcing requests, please get in touch.
