Cerâmica Conímbrica Lidded Trinket Box

This charming small lidded ceramic jar features classic Portuguese Coimbra-style decoration in cobalt blue and warm yellow, with hand-painted floral/geometric motifs on the lid and scrolling accents around the body. The underside inscription reads “146 Ceramica Conimbrica hand-painted Portugal SecXVII Bras,” indicating it’s made in Portugal and styled after (or inspired by) 17th-century (“Sec XVII”) decorative traditions—perfect as a trinket box, ring holder, or a small keepsake container for a shelf, vanity, or curio display. Approx. 4 in wide x 2.5 in tall.

• Materials: Glazed ceramic (hand-painted)

• Style: Portuguese / Coimbra (Conímbrica) traditional, blue & yellow folk design

• Theme: Old World / European decorative, floral & geometric motif

• Age: Likely late 20th century vintage (17th-century style reference noted on base)

• Dimensions: Approx. 4” diameter x 2.5” tall

• Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear from age/use (minor scuffs/marks consistent with display; see photos)

• Food Safe: Not recommended / not tested (decorative piece; use for trinkets or dry items only unless you have it lead-tested)

• Brand/Maker: Cerâmica Conímbrica (Coimbra) (as written on the base). Conímbriga is one of the largest and Roman archaeological sites in Portugal, reproduction piece of the 16th century style.

• Country Made In: Portugal