Granada amphorae from La Ceramo. Valencia, 19th-20th century

Pair of Granada amphorae from LA CERAMO. Valencia, late nineteenth century-early twentieth century.
Hand painted terracotta.
Wrought iron feet.
Numbered on the bases.
Measurements: 54 x 23 x 23 cm.

These amphorae, inspired by those of the Alhambra, are made using traditional techniques and often faithfully reproduce designs and colors of the original pieces.

La Ceramo was a pottery factory founded in 1889 in the Valencian town of Benicalap. They specialized in the production of amphorae, vases and other pottery vessels with the so-called metallic luster technique. He participated in the Budapest Ceramic Exhibition in 1891, receiving a diploma of honor and selling all the pieces sent. In 1892 it was also present at the Exhibition of Artistic Industries held in Barcelona, within the International Section of reproductions. It is believed that the Empress Sissi, on her way through Valencia, visited the La Ceramo factory where she bought plates and other objects of gilded earthenware. Currently, examples of her production can be seen in different buildings and spaces in the city of Valencia, such as the Estación del Norte, the Central Market of Valencia, the Mercado de Colón, the "Almacenes La Isla de Cuba", or the extension of the Valencia City Hall.