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  • 19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
  • 19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
  • 19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
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19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene

19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1

A quietly expressive example of traditional Spanish ceramic work, this 19th-century lebrillo features a singular bird at its center—framed by scrolling foliage and a rhythmic border rendered in deep blue.

Originating from the ceramic traditions of Granada and Triana, lebrillos were once utilitarian vessels, used in daily rituals from cooking to washing. Over time, their purpose has shifted, leaving behind objects that carry both history and artistry in equal measure.

The composition here feels especially balanced—the lone bird lending a sense of calm symmetry, surrounded by hand-painted ornamentation that reveals subtle irregularities, a reminder of its maker’s hand.

Today, it lives just as naturally on a wall as it does on a table—an object that brings depth, heritage, and a quiet Mediterranean warmth to a space.

Collectors Notes

What makes these smaller lebrillos particularly compelling is their intimacy. Unlike their larger counterparts, which command a wall, these invite closer interaction—on a console, beside a stack of books, or layered into a tabletop vignette.

The single bird motif feels almost emblematic—less decorative, more symbolic. It offers a point of focus without overwhelming the composition.

Equally suited as a catchall, a bread plate, or simply a moment of visual pause.
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19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene
19th Century Spanish Lebrillo Plate with Bird Motif – Hand-Painted Blue Glaze No. 1 | Collectors Gene