Holy water font of Talavera de la Reina, Castilian School, 18th Century

Descriptio Glazed and decorated ceramic in blue on white. Measures 24 x 12 x 9 cm. Small wall ewer with a fluted body and a cut-out finial with a top handle, decorated with religious symbols and hand-painted linear motifs in cobalt blue. The design exhibits compositional balance and a refined ornamental sensibility characteristic of Castilian folk pottery. The glazed surface displays irregularities typical of handcrafted production, lending authenticity and tactile richness to the piece. The central iconography and radiating elements allude to domestic devotional uses linked to the popular religiosity of the 18th century. The piece belongs to the ceramic tradition of Talavera de la Reina, renowned for the quality of its glazes and the persistence of decorative models inherited from the Spanish Baroque. It stands out for its formal delicacy and the symbolic power of its decoration. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

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