A rare late-18th-century antique Puglian vasetto, or traditional confit pot, distinguished by its unusual iridescent grey glaze and beautifully rustic patina. Hand thrown with two practical side handles, this charming Southern Italian vessel is an exceptional example of traditional domestic pottery from Puglia.
Traditionally used for preserving foods such as anchovies, sardines, figs and olives in olive oil, the vasetto was an important vessel in the Southern Italian family kitchen. Its rounded form and two handles made it practical for storing and handling preserved foods.
What makes this particular piece especially distinctive is its unusual grey-hued glaze, which has an iridescent quality that shifts subtly across the surface. Grey-glazed examples are less commonly encountered than the cream, green and yellow finishes typically associated with traditional Southern Italian confit pots.
Beautifully aged through generations of everyday use, the vessel has developed an authentic patina that reveals the marks of time and gives the piece its individual character. The combination of the soft grey glaze, warm terracotta and rustic form gives it a particularly understated Mediterranean quality.
Today, this one-of-a-kind vasetto makes a beautiful decorative vessel or vase for fresh or dried flowers. Display it alongside other antique Southern Italian confit pots for a collected farmhouse arrangement.
Found in Ostuni, the whitewashed hilltop town of Puglia's Valle d'Itria, this piece brings the warmth and simplicity of traditional Puglian pottery into a contemporary interior.
Details
Period: Late 1700s
Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy
Found in: Ostuni, Valle d'Itria
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Traditional form: Vasetto / confit pot
Glaze: Iridescent grey
Features: Two side handles and rustic aged patina
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H19 × W18 × D16 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and form part of its authentic character and history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside. Please note that colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.
A rare late-18th-century antique Puglian vasetto, or traditional confit pot, distinguished by its unusual iridescent grey glaze and beautifully rustic patina. Hand thrown with two practical side handles, this charming Southern Italian vessel is an exceptional example of traditional domestic pottery from Puglia.
Traditionally used for preserving foods such as anchovies, sardines, figs and olives in olive oil, the vasetto was an important vessel in the Southern Italian family kitchen. Its rounded form and two handles made it practical for storing and handling preserved foods.
What makes this particular piece especially distinctive is its unusual grey-hued glaze, which has an iridescent quality that shifts subtly across the surface. Grey-glazed examples are less commonly encountered than the cream, green and yellow finishes typically associated with traditional Southern Italian confit pots.
Beautifully aged through generations of everyday use, the vessel has developed an authentic patina that reveals the marks of time and gives the piece its individual character. The combination of the soft grey glaze, warm terracotta and rustic form gives it a particularly understated Mediterranean quality.
Today, this one-of-a-kind vasetto makes a beautiful decorative vessel or vase for fresh or dried flowers. Display it alongside other antique Southern Italian confit pots for a collected farmhouse arrangement.
Found in Ostuni, the whitewashed hilltop town of Puglia's Valle d'Itria, this piece brings the warmth and simplicity of traditional Puglian pottery into a contemporary interior.
Details
Period: Late 1700s
Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy
Found in: Ostuni, Valle d'Itria
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Traditional form: Vasetto / confit pot
Glaze: Iridescent grey
Features: Two side handles and rustic aged patina
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H19 × W18 × D16 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and form part of its authentic character and history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside. Please note that colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.
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