Hispania Manises Ceramic Potpourri Jar with Lid - Hand Painted - 20th Century

Decorative potpourri jar or perfume burner with lid, produced by the famous Cerámicas Hispania (CH) manufactory in Manises, Valencia. This piece represents the mid-20th century Valencian ceramic tradition.

History of the object: Cerámicas Hispania was one of the most prominent firms in Manises, active mainly from the 1940s. Its pieces are recognized for the quality of their earthenware, the use of complex historical-style molds, and meticulous manual decoration that recovered the aesthetics of European Baroque and Rococo.

Technical details:
- Period: 1940s
- Technique: Molded, pierced, and hand-painted earthenware with gold leaf applications.
- Dimensions: Height: 24 cm (9.45 inches); Width: 17 cm (6.69 inches); Depth: 12 cm (4.72 inches).
- Weight: 825 g (1.82 lb).
- Material: Glazed ceramic.
- Condition: Excellent. The floral polychromy and gilding remain intact, with no visible cracks or restorations. The 'Hispania CH' stamp is visible on the base.

Valuation: Object of high interest for collectors of Spanish Manises ceramics and for interior decoration with historical tableware pieces.