DAMAJUANA EN porcelana
Within the communion of natural artisan perfumery and artisan ceramics, the ceramists of La Plazuela de Barriocepo in La Rioja have created this exclusive porcelain for GAUA.
We want to maintain the use of ceramics as in ancient times (see image below).
It is 100% handmade, it is about 9ml in volume, the mouth is created with the ceramist's little finger and the inside is glazed making it utilitarian. It has a high quality lining with GAUA colours.
We have given a different point to the ceramic, and we have been inspired by the Damajuanas, large glass bottles traditionally used for wine, usually lined with wicker to provide a handle.
So this is a luxurious version of a miniature Damajuana.
It is the container for the historic powdered perfumes and the exclusive format of Gaueko, perfume in oil.
Drawings of ancient perfumed oil containers. Description and actual dimensions: 1st Greek Alabastron 1300 BC (diameter: 8.5cm, height: 7.7cm). - 2nd Mycenaean Alabastron, 1500 BC (diameter 20cm, height: 11.5cm) - 3rd Cypriot Lecithus, 900BC (height: 12.60cm.) - 4thLady of Galera, 7th century BC, Phoenician sculpture of (possibly) the goddess Astarte, found in an Iberian tomb (Granada), the liquid (probably scented anointing oil) was poured over the head of the sculpture and out through the perforated breasts towards the recipient. (width: 12cm, height: 18.5cm.). Drawing: Mikel Torka
