A beautiful mid-19th-century antique Italian confit pot from Grottaglie, Puglia, featuring an iridescent pistachio-green glaze and two distinctive side handles. Hand thrown and traditionally made for domestic use, this rustic ceramic vessel was originally used to preserve foods such as olives, artichokes and anchovies in olive oil.
The pot has a wonderfully characterful half-glazed finish, with deep green glaze covering the upper section and areas of raw terracotta visible towards the base. The glaze drips naturally down one side, while the beautifully aged surface reveals the patina of generations of use.
The partial glazing was practical rather than purely decorative. Glazed surfaces were easier to keep clean, while the use of glaze only where necessary helped reduce the cost of production at a time when glazing was an expensive process.
Found in Ostuni, in the Valle d'Itria, this one-of-a-kind example of traditional Puglian domestic pottery brings the rustic character of Southern Italy into a contemporary interior. Today, it works beautifully as a decorative vessel or vase for flowers.
Details
Period: Mid-1800s
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia, Italy
Found in: Ostuni, Valle d'Itria
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Glaze: Iridescent pistachio and deep green
Features: Two handles and partial glaze
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H22 × W20 × D19 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and are part of its authentic character and history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside.
A beautiful mid-19th-century antique Italian confit pot from Grottaglie, Puglia, featuring an iridescent pistachio-green glaze and two distinctive side handles. Hand thrown and traditionally made for domestic use, this rustic ceramic vessel was originally used to preserve foods such as olives, artichokes and anchovies in olive oil.
The pot has a wonderfully characterful half-glazed finish, with deep green glaze covering the upper section and areas of raw terracotta visible towards the base. The glaze drips naturally down one side, while the beautifully aged surface reveals the patina of generations of use.
The partial glazing was practical rather than purely decorative. Glazed surfaces were easier to keep clean, while the use of glaze only where necessary helped reduce the cost of production at a time when glazing was an expensive process.
Found in Ostuni, in the Valle d'Itria, this one-of-a-kind example of traditional Puglian domestic pottery brings the rustic character of Southern Italy into a contemporary interior. Today, it works beautifully as a decorative vessel or vase for flowers.
Details
Period: Mid-1800s
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia, Italy
Found in: Ostuni, Valle d'Itria
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Glaze: Iridescent pistachio and deep green
Features: Two handles and partial glaze
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H22 × W20 × D19 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and are part of its authentic character and history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside.
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