Funny & Rare Andújar Folk Art Vase, Spain 19th C.
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description: What a find! This extraordinary 19th-century ceramic vase was made in Spain's Andalusian province of Jaén, one of the country's oldest and most celebrated pottery centers. Collectors know these exuberant vessels as "grotesque jars" (botes grotescos), named for their richly layered ornament where nearly every inch of the surface is covered with flowers, foliage, and sculptural relief. The fascinating winged figures of this particular vase tell a wonderful story. After Spain's victory over Napoleon's army at the Battle of Bailén in 1808, local potters replaced the birds traditionally found on these vessels with satirical French soldiers. Their wings symbolize a hasty retreat while their little petticoats poke fun at the defeated invaders - a clever bit of political humor captured in ancient clay. 10" W x 13.5" H Andújar has been a center of Spanish pottery since the Middle Ages, where generations of artisans transformed functional vessels into exuberant works of folk art. Unlike more formal court ceramics, Andújar pottery celebrates the hand of the maker: richly sculpted, vibrantly painted, and often infused with local history and humor. This vase is a fine example of that tradition, where craftsmanship and storytelling come together in a single object. Equally at home in a serious collection of Spanish ceramics, or as a singular statement in a thoughtfully curated interior, this is a radical vase indeed.
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