Antique Pharmacy Jar with Lid
This antique hand painted pharmacy jar was historically used for storing and preserving herbs, ointments, powders and liquids, in a characteristic design, common to the southern Italian region of Calabria. Dating back to the 1800s, this jar was found as part of a set (as seen in the images) and is a particularly rare example of ceramic apothecary jars. The hand thrown terracotta piece is decorated with blue lines encircling the upper edge, which are set against an ivory glaze. As is common with these objects that were in daily use, lids were often lost or broken and replaced, hence the slight colour difference. This one is particularly charming as it is a perfect fit and continues the circular motif, with the addition of the mustard yellow hand painted circle in the middle. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and use and shows signs of wear, which gives this antique piece its immense character. It would be ideal as a decorative display piece to add some charm to any home or space, and would create an impactful display when paired with the matching pharmacy jars as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the capital of the Salento famous for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H21.5cm x W17.5cm x D16cm
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 hand painted pharmacy jar was historically used for storing and preserving herbs, ointments, powders and liquids, in a characteristic design, common to the southern Italian region of Calabria. Dating back to the 1800s, this jar was found as part of a set (as seen in the images) and is a particularly rare example of ceramic apothecary jars. The hand thrown terracotta piece is decorated with blue lines encircling the upper edge, which are set against an ivory glaze. As is common with these objects that were in daily use, lids were often lost or broken and replaced, hence the slight colour difference. This one is particularly charming as it is a perfect fit and continues the circular motif, with the addition of the mustard yellow hand painted circle in the middle. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and use and shows signs of wear, which gives this antique piece its immense character. It would be ideal as a decorative display piece to add some charm to any home or space, and would create an impactful display when paired with the matching pharmacy jars as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the capital of the Salento famous for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H21.5cm x W17.5cm x D16cm
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 hand painted pharmacy jar was historically used for storing and preserving herbs, ointments, powders and liquids, in a characteristic design, common to the southern Italian region of Calabria. Dating back to the 1800s, this jar was found as part of a set (as seen in the images) and is a particularly rare example of ceramic apothecary jars. The hand thrown terracotta piece is decorated with blue lines encircling the upper edge, which are set against an ivory glaze. As is common with these objects that were in daily use, lids were often lost or broken and replaced, hence the slight colour difference. This one is particularly charming as it is a perfect fit and continues the circular motif, with the addition of the mustard yellow hand painted circle in the middle. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and use and shows signs of wear, which gives this antique piece its immense character. It would be ideal as a decorative display piece to add some charm to any home or space, and would create an impactful display when paired with the matching pharmacy jars as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the capital of the Salento famous for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H21.5cm x W17.5cm x D16cm
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.