Passata Bowls, also known as 'limmi,' originate from southern Italy and they take the form of rustic handmade clay or terracotta bowls. This antique hand thrown example from the 1800s originates from Calabria and was originally used to make tomato passata or to wash fruit and vegetables. The large passata bowl is particularly unique due to its charming splatter glaze interior in a soft pastel green hue. What makes it a rare find is the gently scalloped rim, hand crafted by the artisan/potter. The green splatter effect was added to keep insects and flies away from the passata or food. This surface application of the southern Italian limmi were spontaneously created by hand, meaning each is a unique piece with its own characterful pattern. The large bowl has aged beautifully with its own particular patina, and the external clay unglazed and on display. The antique vessel is the ideal piece to add some farmhouse charm to a kitchen or table setting, or outdoors in the garden.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H23cm x W48cm x D48cm
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.
Passata Bowls, also known as 'limmi,' originate from southern Italy and they take the form of rustic handmade clay or terracotta bowls. This antique hand thrown example from the 1800s originates from Calabria and was originally used to make tomato passata or to wash fruit and vegetables. The large passata bowl is particularly unique due to its charming splatter glaze interior in a soft pastel green hue. What makes it a rare find is the gently scalloped rim, hand crafted by the artisan/potter. The green splatter effect was added to keep insects and flies away from the passata or food. This surface application of the southern Italian limmi were spontaneously created by hand, meaning each is a unique piece with its own characterful pattern. The large bowl has aged beautifully with its own particular patina, and the external clay unglazed and on display. The antique vessel is the ideal piece to add some farmhouse charm to a kitchen or table setting, or outdoors in the garden.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H23cm x W48cm x D48cm
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.
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