Antique Rustic Green Splatter Jug
A charming antique jug dating back to the late 1800s and hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia. The unique piece of pottery is a particularly rare find as this green splatter effect is not commonly found on jugs with this form. The green splatter effect on the surface comes from the ancient tradition of ‘smammriato’ - where artisans, in order to conceal defects from enamelling, dripped additional colours on the surface using small branches, especially bunches of thyme or from olive trees as a brush. This unique technique means each piece is one of a kind, with the wonderful colour combination of vivid green spots set against the creamy base. The antique jug has a well-loved patina that is testament to its years of daily use, where it was originally used as s vessel for wine at mealtimes. It has a beautiful shape with pinched spout, that highlights the handmade quality of the vessel. This hand thrown jug would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or simply as a decorative display piece to inject some country charm into any home or space. Create impact when pared with the matching green splatter pottery 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: H21cm x W17cm x D14cm
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.
A charming antique jug dating back to the late 1800s and hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia. The unique piece of pottery is a particularly rare find as this green splatter effect is not commonly found on jugs with this form. The green splatter effect on the surface comes from the ancient tradition of ‘smammriato’ - where artisans, in order to conceal defects from enamelling, dripped additional colours on the surface using small branches, especially bunches of thyme or from olive trees as a brush. This unique technique means each piece is one of a kind, with the wonderful colour combination of vivid green spots set against the creamy base. The antique jug has a well-loved patina that is testament to its years of daily use, where it was originally used as s vessel for wine at mealtimes. It has a beautiful shape with pinched spout, that highlights the handmade quality of the vessel. This hand thrown jug would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or simply as a decorative display piece to inject some country charm into any home or space. Create impact when pared with the matching green splatter pottery 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: H21cm x W17cm x D14cm
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.
A charming antique jug dating back to the late 1800s and hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia. The unique piece of pottery is a particularly rare find as this green splatter effect is not commonly found on jugs with this form. The green splatter effect on the surface comes from the ancient tradition of ‘smammriato’ - where artisans, in order to conceal defects from enamelling, dripped additional colours on the surface using small branches, especially bunches of thyme or from olive trees as a brush. This unique technique means each piece is one of a kind, with the wonderful colour combination of vivid green spots set against the creamy base. The antique jug has a well-loved patina that is testament to its years of daily use, where it was originally used as s vessel for wine at mealtimes. It has a beautiful shape with pinched spout, that highlights the handmade quality of the vessel. This hand thrown jug would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or simply as a decorative display piece to inject some country charm into any home or space. Create impact when pared with the matching green splatter pottery 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: H21cm x W17cm x D14cm
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.