Sant'Anna Lisbon Faiça Vase - Hand-Painted by Ramires

Authentic earthenware piece from the prestigious Sant'Anna Ceramics Factory in Lisbon, one of the oldest and most respected earthenware manufacturers in Portugal, founded in 1741. This beautiful vase features rich polychrome decoration with traditional floral motifs, hand-painted by the craftsman Ramires.

Part Identification

• Manufacturer: Sant'Anna Factory (marked as "ST.ª ANNA")
• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Painter: Ramires (handwritten signature on the base)
• Technique: Traditional Portuguese earthenware with tin-glaze.
• Style: Polychrome decoration inspired by classic motifs from the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Marking: "HC" (Hand Crafted)

Decorative Features

• Classic vase shape with a narrow neck and cobalt blue rim.
• Decorative panels with framed white reserves.
• Main floral motifs: stylized lotus flowers in pink.
• Foliage in shades of olive green and yellow.
• Sky blue background with scrolls and arabesques.
• Decorative yellow stripes with geometric patterns.
• Cobalt blue dots as decorative elements.

Technical Details

• High-quality earthenware with a glossy, tinted glaze.
• Hand-applied polychrome paint
• Vibrant color palette: cobalt blue, yellow, pink, green
• Dark brown outlines defining the motifs.
• Natural crackling in the glaze (characteristic of antique earthenware)
• Brand on the base: "ST.ª ANNA Lisboa Portugal Ramires HC"
• Traditional artisanal manufacturing and painting processes

About the Sant'Anna Factory

The Sant'Anna Factory, founded in 1741, is one of the most prestigious earthenware manufacturers in Portugal. It continues to operate in Lisbon, still using the artisanal manufacturing and painting processes that have made these pieces world-famous. Sant'Anna pieces are highly valued for their quality, tradition, and artistic excellence.

An ideal piece for collectors of Portuguese ceramics, lovers of traditional decorative art, or as a statement piece in interiors. It represents the excellence of hand-painted Portuguese earthenware, with the decorative richness and artisanal quality characteristic of the Sant'Anna Factory.