Antique Multi-Colour Twisted Handle Vase
This antique and rare piece of pottery originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria and in particular the town of Seminara - famous for its age old ceramic tradition. The hand thrown vase dates back to the mid 1800s and features a fluted spout with scalloped edge, two wonderfully intertwined handles, raised floral and palm tree motifs on both sides, and an elegant form - all testament to the skill of the artist/potter. The one of a kind vase with its multi-colour glaze effect would have been used as a vase for flowers, and taken pride of place in a family home. The wonderful colour combination of pistachio green, mustard yellow, ochre brown, sea blue and creamy white, is typical of Seminara ceramics. This large, hand thrown vessel has a wonderful surface brought about from years of daily use - that magical patina that only the passing of time can bring. Today, this striking vase would be ideal as a vessel for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece to add impact to any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H33.5cm x W25cm x D25cm
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.
This antique and rare piece of pottery originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria and in particular the town of Seminara - famous for its age old ceramic tradition. The hand thrown vase dates back to the mid 1800s and features a fluted spout with scalloped edge, two wonderfully intertwined handles, raised floral and palm tree motifs on both sides, and an elegant form - all testament to the skill of the artist/potter. The one of a kind vase with its multi-colour glaze effect would have been used as a vase for flowers, and taken pride of place in a family home. The wonderful colour combination of pistachio green, mustard yellow, ochre brown, sea blue and creamy white, is typical of Seminara ceramics. This large, hand thrown vessel has a wonderful surface brought about from years of daily use - that magical patina that only the passing of time can bring. Today, this striking vase would be ideal as a vessel for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece to add impact to any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H33.5cm x W25cm x D25cm
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.
This antique and rare piece of pottery originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria and in particular the town of Seminara - famous for its age old ceramic tradition. The hand thrown vase dates back to the mid 1800s and features a fluted spout with scalloped edge, two wonderfully intertwined handles, raised floral and palm tree motifs on both sides, and an elegant form - all testament to the skill of the artist/potter. The one of a kind vase with its multi-colour glaze effect would have been used as a vase for flowers, and taken pride of place in a family home. The wonderful colour combination of pistachio green, mustard yellow, ochre brown, sea blue and creamy white, is typical of Seminara ceramics. This large, hand thrown vessel has a wonderful surface brought about from years of daily use - that magical patina that only the passing of time can bring. Today, this striking vase would be ideal as a vessel for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece to add impact to any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H33.5cm x W25cm x D25cm
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.