This rare and authentic folk cantimplora (pilgrim flask) is a classic example of Spanish traditional ceramics, crafted entirely by hand and decorated in the recognizable tin-glaze technique of the Iberian Peninsula. Likely produced in the late 19th to early 20th century, possibly in Castilla-La Mancha or rural Andalucía, the flask features a distinctive flat round body with dual loop handles and a thick neck for carrying and pouring water.
Both sides are hand-painted in bold blue and yellow pigments, using traditional slip-trailing techniques to form interlaced bands and dots — likely stylized symbols of protection or local identity. The glaze shows pronounced craquelure, and the visible unglazed clay at the rim and interior neck confirms the use of low-fired, porous earthenware, typical of southern Spanish pottery traditions.
Rustic, practical, and expressive — this cantimplora is both an ethnographic object and a beautiful piece of decorative heritage.
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• Era: Circa 1880–1920
Details:
• Origin: Spain – likely Castilla-La Mancha or Andalucía
• Material: Earthenware with tin glaze and hand-painted decoration
• Technique: Wheel-thrown body, freehand slip painting, low-temperature firing
• Dimensions: 16 × 12 cm / 6.3 × 4.7 in
• Condition: Very good folk condition. Intact structure, surface wear and kiln flaws typical for period. Craquelure to glaze, minor glaze skips and natural pigmentation spots.
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