Zé Povinho Ashtray

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Bordalo Pinheiro Ceramics

Price: € 15,00

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Caracteristics:
Ashtray in the shape of the traditional “Zé Povinho” figure, a simple man representing the working class, that became a symbol of the Portuguese people. Both him and his other half “Maria Paciência” were created by Bordalo Pinheiro and continue to be made from the master’s original moulds.

In 1891, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro shaped some ceramic swallows that continue hanging from the ceiling of Tabacaria Mónaco, in the Rossio square in Lisbon. Getting carried away, he used them on plates, tiles and other decorative pieces. The image of this beautiful and joyful bird, known to be brave and faithful, touched the Portuguese heart and, throughout the 20th century, was adapted by handcrafts and used in façades, balconies and domestic interiors throughout the country.

Measurements: 12 x 9 cm.
Weight: 110 gr.

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