Vase with cover (one of a pair) 1784 - 1795

This pair of porcelain vases, produced between 1784 and 1795 by the Real Fábrica de Buen Retiro, is a fine example of Spanish Rococo style. The vases, with their elaborate gold decoration, depict scenes of everyday life in the countryside, a popular theme for the period. The Real Fábrica de Buen Retiro, established in 1739, was a royal porcelain factory known for its high-quality production and its ability to create beautiful and intricate designs. These vases, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, are testament to the artistic prowess of the Spanish porcelain industry during the 18th century.