A rare hand thrown ‘vasettu’ or confit pot dating back to the early 1800s traditional to northern Puglia and the nearby region of Basilicata. It was made for storing a family’s most prized food including olives, artichokes, and other vegetables, in olive oil or brine. A linen or hemp cloth would be tied with a rope around the opening to protect its precious contents from insects landing inside. What makes this confit pot unique is its abstractly hand painted tree design in pastel green and sea blue around the body of the vessel. It also features 4 handles (where the potter’s thumb marks are visible) for ease of maneuvering and a sculpturally rotund form that is fully glazed internally and is half glazed in a glossy white hue externally, revealing the raw clay at the bottom. Typically this type of confit pot was only partially glazed for hygiene purposes (to be wiped clean after use) as it was expensive to glaze the entire vessel. The antique pot features that magical patina brought about authentically from years of daily use and the passing of time. This historic example of pottery would make a charming decorative centre piece in any home, or used as a vase for fresh flowers. Create an impactful display when pared with the matching confit pots from the region, as seen in the images.
Found in Marina Franca
the hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H28cm x W24cm x D24cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen. To utilise as vases, it is recommended to use a separate internal water vase or vials for live stems.
A rare hand thrown ‘vasettu’ or confit pot dating back to the early 1800s traditional to northern Puglia and the nearby region of Basilicata. It was made for storing a family’s most prized food including olives, artichokes, and other vegetables, in olive oil or brine. A linen or hemp cloth would be tied with a rope around the opening to protect its precious contents from insects landing inside. What makes this confit pot unique is its abstractly hand painted tree design in pastel green and sea blue around the body of the vessel. It also features 4 handles (where the potter’s thumb marks are visible) for ease of maneuvering and a sculpturally rotund form that is fully glazed internally and is half glazed in a glossy white hue externally, revealing the raw clay at the bottom. Typically this type of confit pot was only partially glazed for hygiene purposes (to be wiped clean after use) as it was expensive to glaze the entire vessel. The antique pot features that magical patina brought about authentically from years of daily use and the passing of time. This historic example of pottery would make a charming decorative centre piece in any home, or used as a vase for fresh flowers. Create an impactful display when pared with the matching confit pots from the region, as seen in the images.
Found in Marina Franca
the hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H28cm x W24cm x D24cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen. To utilise as vases, it is recommended to use a separate internal water vase or vials for live stems.
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