Antique Green Floral 'Pignate' Pot
The epitome of ‘ceramica rustica’, this antique three-handled pot with its spherical body was typical of what was used in the whole of southern Italy for cooking legumes. Dating back to the early 1900s, this XL robust terracotta cooking pot is commonly referred to as a ‘pignate’ pot, and is particularly unique because of its hand painted decoration. This handmade, rustic pot with its luminous green floral glaze adorning the top edge is contrasted by the earthy, raw terracotta. The charcoal effect seen around the body and internally is a result of the cooking process. Today it would make a striking decorative display piece, and is a rare find especially when pared with the matching ‘pignate’ pot, as seen in the photos.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for it baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H30cm x W28cm x D28cm
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.
The epitome of ‘ceramica rustica’, this antique three-handled pot with its spherical body was typical of what was used in the whole of southern Italy for cooking legumes. Dating back to the early 1900s, this XL robust terracotta cooking pot is commonly referred to as a ‘pignate’ pot, and is particularly unique because of its hand painted decoration. This handmade, rustic pot with its luminous green floral glaze adorning the top edge is contrasted by the earthy, raw terracotta. The charcoal effect seen around the body and internally is a result of the cooking process. Today it would make a striking decorative display piece, and is a rare find especially when pared with the matching ‘pignate’ pot, as seen in the photos.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for it baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H30cm x W28cm x D28cm
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.
The epitome of ‘ceramica rustica’, this antique three-handled pot with its spherical body was typical of what was used in the whole of southern Italy for cooking legumes. Dating back to the early 1900s, this XL robust terracotta cooking pot is commonly referred to as a ‘pignate’ pot, and is particularly unique because of its hand painted decoration. This handmade, rustic pot with its luminous green floral glaze adorning the top edge is contrasted by the earthy, raw terracotta. The charcoal effect seen around the body and internally is a result of the cooking process. Today it would make a striking decorative display piece, and is a rare find especially when pared with the matching ‘pignate’ pot, as seen in the photos.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for it baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H30cm x W28cm x D28cm
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.