Sardine from Lisbon - “Camoes” - by Bordallo Pinheiro
Ceramic Sardine “Camões” — the Epic Fish
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📜 Sardinha Camões: The Epic Fish of the Explorers
Attention, this sardine is highly educated in literature!
The Sardinha Camões is a tribute to Luís Vaz de Camões, Portugal's national poet, and his monumental epic Os Lusíadas.
While the real Portuguese explorers experienced myth, tragedy, and glorious discoveries, this sardine was so to speak the invisible passenger on Vasco da Gama's ship!
It embodies the heroic deeds of the Portuguese navy and the depth of the Portuguese language, which lives on in the collective memory to this day.
A ceramic masterpiece that proves: Great literature can not only be read, but also hung on the wall. Ideal for anyone who loves epic poetry and likes to wonder what the fish really thought during the voyages of discovery.
The Sardinha de Lisboa is a special ceramic figure made by Bordallo Pinheiro. It is a tribute to the traditional Portuguese sardine, which plays an important role in Portuguese cuisine and is a symbol of the country's culture and identity.
The Sardinha de Lisboa is a hand-painted ceramic figure in the shape of a sardine. It is designed in vibrant colors and decorated with various patterns, designs, and motifs.
Every year, Bordallo Pinheiro designs a new collection of Sardinha de Lisboa figures, with each design created by Portuguese artists, designers, or prominent figures. These collections are often produced in limited editions and are popular with collectors and tourists alike.
- Length: 185mm
- Height: 35mm
- Width: 35mm
- Weight: 70g
- Designer: Raquel Krügel
The Sardinha de Lisboa has become a symbol of the city of Lisbon. During the festivities for Saint Anthony (Santo António), the patron saint of Lisbon, the streets of the city are decorated with colorful sardine figures. This festival takes place every year in June and attracts many visitors.
The Sardinha de Lisboa by Bordallo Pinheiro embodies the craftsmanship and artistic tradition of the brand. It is a popular souvenir for tourists, a collectible for ceramic lovers, and a symbol of Portuguese culture and gastronomy.
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