A rare late-19th-century Puglian terracotta colander, hand crafted in a distinctive melon-shaped form with two side handles and a deep green glazed finish. Traditionally used as an everyday kitchen utensil for draining food, this unusual vessel combines practical farmhouse design with the character of an authentic antique.
The deep green glaze is particularly striking, contrasting beautifully with the rustic form and naturally aged surface. Its generous bowl shape and pierced base are characteristic of its original purpose, while the two handles made it easy to lift and carry.
Today, this exceptional piece works beautifully as a decorative kitchen object, wall-hung display or sculptural vessel, bringing an authentic Southern Italian farmhouse character to contemporary interiors.
Details
Period: Late 1800s
Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy
Found: Lecce, Puglia
Material: Hand-crafted terracotta
Original use: Kitchen colander for draining food
Form: Melon-shaped bowl with pierced base
Features: Two side handles
Finish: Deep green glaze with naturally aged patina
Dimensions: H14.5 × W27 × D22 cm
This antique colander has an authentic aged appearance, with natural patina, surface variation and signs of previous use consistent with its age. Minor marks, glaze variation and areas of wear are part of the character and history of this individual piece. Please note that colour may vary slightly from screen to screen.
A rare late-19th-century Puglian terracotta colander, hand crafted in a distinctive melon-shaped form with two side handles and a deep green glazed finish. Traditionally used as an everyday kitchen utensil for draining food, this unusual vessel combines practical farmhouse design with the character of an authentic antique.
The deep green glaze is particularly striking, contrasting beautifully with the rustic form and naturally aged surface. Its generous bowl shape and pierced base are characteristic of its original purpose, while the two handles made it easy to lift and carry.
Today, this exceptional piece works beautifully as a decorative kitchen object, wall-hung display or sculptural vessel, bringing an authentic Southern Italian farmhouse character to contemporary interiors.
Details
Period: Late 1800s
Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy
Found: Lecce, Puglia
Material: Hand-crafted terracotta
Original use: Kitchen colander for draining food
Form: Melon-shaped bowl with pierced base
Features: Two side handles
Finish: Deep green glaze with naturally aged patina
Dimensions: H14.5 × W27 × D22 cm
This antique colander has an authentic aged appearance, with natural patina, surface variation and signs of previous use consistent with its age. Minor marks, glaze variation and areas of wear are part of the character and history of this individual piece. Please note that colour may vary slightly from screen to screen.
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