VERA Platform_1858 António Manuel Matos Marques "A black clay potter in Molelos (Tondela), Ant\u00f3nio Manuel Matos Marques started in the art at the age of 14, learning from his uncle (who in turn had learned from his grandfather). He has more than four decades of continuous practice, producing mainly utilitarian and decorative pieces on a potter's wheel, with a traditional burnished finish. He continues to fire his pieces in a reducing environment (wood-fired kiln) and values the transmission of know-how \u2014 he even taught a colleague when he was 19 years old. In the workshop, the polishing stage is often carried out by local craftswomen (e.g. Lurdes Coimbra). Among his current pieces are jugs (c. 20 minutes\/unit), baking trays and tableware, preserving the formal grammar of the Molelos pottery centre." iain Portuguese Artisan image/jpeg IMAGE University of St Andrews VERA Platform "A black clay potter in Molelos (Tondela), Ant\u00f3nio Manuel Matos Marques started in the art at the age of 14, learning from his uncle (who in turn had learned from his grandfather). He has more than four decades of continuous practice, producing mainly utilitarian and decorative pieces on a potter's wheel, with a traditional burnished finish. He continues to fire his pieces in a reducing environment (wood-fired kiln) and values the transmission of know-how \u2014 he even taught a colleague when he was 19 years old. In the workshop, the polishing stage is often carried out by local craftswomen (e.g. Lurdes Coimbra). Among his current pieces are jugs (c. 20 minutes\/unit), baking trays and tableware, preserving the formal grammar of the Molelos pottery centre." image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "" image/jpeg Image "It is a decorative clay jug with a trick for drinking water without getting wet. " Movable Heritage "It is a cylinder with a closed base and textured outer walls." Movable Heritage "Round sugar bowl with handles, a lid with a notch for the spoon, and a spoon, all made of black clay." Movable Heritage "Black clay cup to drink wine." Movable Heritage "Black clay baking dish or tray, designed to withstand high oven temperatures." Movable Heritage "It is a type of vessel with a handle designed for storing liquids." Movable Heritage "Kitchen utensil, such as a pot or casserole dish, made of dark clay using a traditional reduction firing process that gives it its characteristic colour." Movable Heritage "Kitchen utensil, such as a pot or casserole dish, made of dark clay using a traditional reduction firing process that gives it its characteristic colour." Movable Heritage "Round clay pot with high sides and handles on both sides. The bottom of the pot is perforated so that the embers remain in close contact with the chestnuts without burning them. These black clay roasters are highly resistant and retain heat for longer, allowing you to roast chestnuts to perfection." Movable Heritage "Black clay jug." Movable Heritage "A soup bowl is a small, deep dish." Movable Heritage "The description of the shape of a black clay teapot is not unique, as there are several styles and sizes, but it is usually a handmade, unglazed piece made from clay that can vary from 18 to 30 cm in height. " Movable Heritage "A black clay bowl has a truncated cone shape with a circular base, a wide mouth and a rim that usually has four \u2018spouts\u2019 (or \u2018ears\u2019) that make it easier to handle and hold." Movable Heritage " The clay is moulded into the desired shape, which can range from a simple structure to an elaborate chandelier with various details and decorations." Movable Heritage 40.530278 -8.095556