A hand-painted five-spout tulip vase in Iberian majolica. A heart-shaped body on a footed base, painted with an exotic bird of paradise among garden flowers in a white reserve, framed by a deep cobalt ground with yellow blooms and gilt-edged scrollwork. Five flower spouts across the top and twin scroll handles. Height 26 cm.
The multi-spout tulip vase (a quintal or finger vase) is an old Iberian and Dutch form, made to hold single stems fanned out into a spray. This one is entirely hand painted, so the bird and flowers carry the painter's own hand. No maker's mark is present.
DETAILS
- Origin: Iberian (hand-painted majolica)
- Material: Hand-painted faience (tin-glazed earthenware)
- Colour: cobalt blue with polychrome bird and flowers
- Dimensions: H 26 cm (10.2 in) × Ø 13 cm (5.1 in)
- Set includes: 1 five-spout tulip vase
- Era: Vintage
- Condition: Please note this is a vintage item and may show signs of use — customers must be aware that these items are not always in perfect condition. Questions about the condition of this piece are always welcome.
Everything fragile is packed individually in bubble wrap and a double-walled box.
