Antique Hand Painted Pharmacy Vase

A charmingly rustic vase historically used for pharmaceuticals and originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria. Dating back to the mid-1800s, this hand thrown ceramic vessel was used to store herbs and spices and ointments for medicinal purposes. It features free spirited, hand painted stripes in varying widths of blue, green and ochre brown set against a white glaze. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and use and shows signs of wear, which gives the jar its immense character. This large ceramic vase has a wonderful form and today would be an ideal vessel for fresh flowers or to add some farmhouse charm to any home or space. Create an impactful display with the pharmacy jars in varying sizes, as seen in the images.

Found in Ostuni

the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as the la città bianca (or ‘white city’).

Dimensions: H25cm x W17cm x D17cm

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.