Bordallo Pinheiro Covered Pepper Box – 22cm

Description

This whimsically fun and remarkably practical covered box from Bordallo Pinheiro is hand decorated, perfectly proportioned and expertly executed to give you are a wonderful way to store foods such as biscuits, snacks, or simply as a stunning conversation piece for any sideboard or to decorate your table. Part of the fun of this item is imagining the different uses you could find for it! Available in a range of sizes, this large box is 27cm tall.

Part of the kitchenware range designed by renowned Portuguese artist, Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro, a famous cartoonist, humourist, illustrator and social and political commentator of his day. In 1885 he founded a ceramic factory where he created many of the pottery designers. The factory is still in business and to this day imitations of this range can be found across the world bearing testimony to his enduring popularity. Made in Portugal.