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Owl Plate
62,20 €
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Small‑batch craft production. The time counts from your order.While Alentejo rests, its round, wide awake and wise eyes keep watch. At Olaria XT they decided to pay tribute to it. Xico Tarefa has known the secrets of clay and the wheel that made this plate for more than half a century, and on it his wife Zeza painted the owl.
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The wisdom of the owl, in clay
Owl Plate
A large plate, with an owl that keeps watch while Alentejo rests.
Story of the piece
Owl Plate
Wisdom learned with the hands
Some knowledge does not come from books. It is learned from masters, refined with practice and becomes art over the years. Xico Tarefa began working clay at the age of 13 and, since then, has made pottery his craft and his experience a knowledge of generations.
On this plate, the owl seems to keep him company. Shaped on the wheel by Xico's hands and decorated with Zeza's painting, the piece brings together two skills: that of the one who knows the material and gives it shape, and that of the one who brings it to life with colour.
Large and versatile, it can bring the flavours of Alentejo to the table or find a place on a wall, where the owl will keep reminding us that true wisdom is also built with time and dedication.
A piece that celebrates the knowledge of those who turn clay into tradition.
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Overview
The whole plate
A clay plate with an owl hand painted by Zeza.
- 1OwlWith round, wide awake and wise eyes.
- 2Little owlA smaller owl beside it.
- 3BranchThe branch where the owls are perched.
- 4GarlandA garland painted around the rim.
- 5XT Redondo markThe mark of Olaria XT, from Redondo.
Detail
Up close
Up close, you can see the hand-painted feathers and eyes.
- 1EyesRound eyes, wide open.
- 2WingThe wing feathers, painted one by one.
- 3Little owlPerched on the same branch.
- 4FlowersSmall yellow flowers on the branch.
- 5GarlandThe garland running around the rim.
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DA RODA AO PINCEL
Aos 13 anos começou a trabalhar o barro. Aos 16 já era mestre oleiro. Hoje, no Redondo, Xico Tarefa dá forma às peças na roda e Zeza, sua mulher, pinta a expressão final.
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Questions
Everything you need to know.
Can I use the plate at the table?
Yes. It is a large, versatile plate for bringing the flavours of Alentejo to the table. It can also hang on a wall as a decorative piece.
What is painted on the plate?
An owl perched on a branch with leaves and flowers, together with a smaller owl, and a garland around the rim. Next to the branch you can read the mark XT Redondo.
Who made this piece?
It was thrown on the wheel by Xico Tarefa, a master potter from Redondo who has worked with clay since the age of 13, and hand painted by his wife Zeza at Olaria XT.
Is it dishwasher safe?
We recommend washing it by hand with water and a mild detergent to protect the painting. If you want to use the piece in the oven or microwave, please contact us before ordering.
How long does shipping take?
It is made to order and shipping takes about 4 weeks.
Serve the flavours of Alentejo on it, or give it a place on a wall, in full view.
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