A refined hand-painted blue and white ceramic vase produced in Portugal, featuring a clean cylindrical form decorated with stylized floral motifs rendered in rich cobalt glaze. The design balances traditional Iberian blue-and-white pottery with a restrained, modern sensibility characteristic of mid-20th-century Portuguese decorative arts. The decoration is executed entirely by hand, with visible brush variation and soft tonal transitions within the cobalt, rather than flat or mechanical application. The crisp white ground provides strong contrast, allowing the saturated blue motifs to read clearly and rhythmically around the body. A solid cobalt band at the rim and base visually anchors the composition.
Attribution & Period
The underside bears a hand-painted makers mark reading
”Vinha do Castelo”
“Hand Painted”
‘Made in Portugal”,
along with pattern numbers and the notation ”For Kheila,” indicating export production for an external retailer or distributor. This type of marking is consistent with Portuguese studio and workshop production intended for the international market during the mid-20th century. Period Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s1960s)
Provenance
Portugal Medium: Hand-painted ceramic / faience Cobalt blue floral motif on white ground
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 6 1/4 inches
Diameter: 3 inches
Condition
Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Clean interior and well-preserved glaze with minor, expected age-appropriate surface variation only.
Placement
This vase fits comfortably within: Mid-century European decorative ceramics Blue-and-white interiors Transitional, collected, or gallery-style settings Its restrained scale and graphic clarity allow it to integrate easily into both classic and contemporary interiors. The form is elegant and versatile, suitable for display as a standalone object or as part of a curated blue-and-white ceramic grouping.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
A refined hand-painted blue and white ceramic vase produced in Portugal, featuring a clean cylindrical form decorated with stylized floral motifs rendered in rich cobalt glaze. The design balances traditional Iberian blue-and-white pottery with a restrained, modern sensibility characteristic of mid-20th-century Portuguese decorative arts. The decoration is executed entirely by hand, with visible brush variation and soft tonal transitions within the cobalt, rather than flat or mechanical application. The crisp white ground provides strong contrast, allowing the saturated blue motifs to read clearly and rhythmically around the body. A solid cobalt band at the rim and base visually anchors the composition.
Attribution & Period
The underside bears a hand-painted makers mark reading
”Vinha do Castelo”
“Hand Painted”
‘Made in Portugal”,
along with pattern numbers and the notation ”For Kheila,” indicating export production for an external retailer or distributor. This type of marking is consistent with Portuguese studio and workshop production intended for the international market during the mid-20th century. Period Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s1960s)
Provenance
Portugal Medium: Hand-painted ceramic / faience Cobalt blue floral motif on white ground
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 6 1/4 inches
Diameter: 3 inches
Condition
Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Clean interior and well-preserved glaze with minor, expected age-appropriate surface variation only.
Placement
This vase fits comfortably within: Mid-century European decorative ceramics Blue-and-white interiors Transitional, collected, or gallery-style settings Its restrained scale and graphic clarity allow it to integrate easily into both classic and contemporary interiors. The form is elegant and versatile, suitable for display as a standalone object or as part of a curated blue-and-white ceramic grouping.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
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