Vintage Portuguese Majolica Pitcher

Description

This wonderful little, mid century pitcher is from Caldas, Portugal. Since the late 1800's, Caldas has been known for it's majolica pottery... and hot springs:)
The soil is rich in clay, making it the glazed ceramic "hot spot", that it is.
A beautiful raised green, red and yellow leaf design, graces the 1.5 cup pitcher.
Measurements are: 4.5" high and 4.5" handle to spout.

For more information on majolica pottery go to
http://www.majolicasociety.com/majolica_by_karmason.htm
and for some interesting history on Caldas, Portugal - go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldas_da_Rainha

Thanks for looking...and reading!

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Added on Dec 17, 2009

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