A rare late-18th-century antique Italian confit pot, or vasettu, originating from Puglia in Southern Italy. Traditionally used for preserving prized foods such as anchovies, sardines, figs, aubergines, artichokes and olives in olive oil, this rustic two-handled vessel is a beautiful example of traditional Southern Italian domestic pottery.
What makes this piece particularly distinctive is its unusual olive-green internal glaze. While these vessels were more commonly glazed in creamy white, the exterior has been deliberately left in raw terracotta, creating a striking contrast between the deep green interior and warm, naturally aged clay.
The unglazed exterior was likely partly practical and economical, as glazing an entire vessel was more costly, particularly for families living in rural areas. Its wonderfully rustic patina is the result of generations of everyday use and the natural ageing of the ceramic.
Found in Lecce, the Baroque jewel of the Salento, this one-of-a-kind Puglian confit pot brings the warmth and simplicity of Southern Italian farmhouse pottery to a contemporary interior. Today, it makes an exceptional decorative vessel, storage pot or vase for flowers.
Details
Period: Late 1700s
Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy
Found in: Lecce, Salento, Puglia
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Interior: Olive-green glaze
Exterior: Raw terracotta
Features: Two handles
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H24 × W26 × D21 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and are part of its authentic character and history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside.
A rare late-18th-century antique Italian confit pot, or vasettu, originating from Puglia in Southern Italy. Traditionally used for preserving prized foods such as anchovies, sardines, figs, aubergines, artichokes and olives in olive oil, this rustic two-handled vessel is a beautiful example of traditional Southern Italian domestic pottery.
What makes this piece particularly distinctive is its unusual olive-green internal glaze. While these vessels were more commonly glazed in creamy white, the exterior has been deliberately left in raw terracotta, creating a striking contrast between the deep green interior and warm, naturally aged clay.
The unglazed exterior was likely partly practical and economical, as glazing an entire vessel was more costly, particularly for families living in rural areas. Its wonderfully rustic patina is the result of generations of everyday use and the natural ageing of the ceramic.
Found in Lecce, the Baroque jewel of the Salento, this one-of-a-kind Puglian confit pot brings the warmth and simplicity of Southern Italian farmhouse pottery to a contemporary interior. Today, it makes an exceptional decorative vessel, storage pot or vase for flowers.
Details
Period: Late 1700s
Origin: Puglia, Southern Italy
Found in: Lecce, Salento, Puglia
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Interior: Olive-green glaze
Exterior: Raw terracotta
Features: Two handles
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H24 × W26 × D21 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and are part of its authentic character and history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside.
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