Antique Rustic Hand Painted Vase
A charmingly rustic ceramic vase with two handles, delicately fluted opening and a uniquely abstract hand painted design. This historical vase, called ‘cuccuma’ in the neighbouring region of Calabria, dates back to the early 1800s from the Calabrese town of Gerocane -a centre for producing fine domestic pottery since the 16th century. The vase was traditionally used for ceremonial purposes, most likely to contain wine or holy water. It features a spirited surface decoration in pastel green and ochre brown across the body on both sides as well as a stripe bordering the rim of the fluted spout, set against a well loved ivory glaze. The antique hand-thrown vessel has an organic surface and patina that has eroded over time, testament to its daily use and passing of time. Today, this charming historical vessel would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or decorative display item adding some farmhouse charm into any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H23cm x W19cm 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. To utilise as vases, it is recommended to use a separate internal water vase or vials for live stems.
A charmingly rustic ceramic vase with two handles, delicately fluted opening and a uniquely abstract hand painted design. This historical vase, called ‘cuccuma’ in the neighbouring region of Calabria, dates back to the early 1800s from the Calabrese town of Gerocane -a centre for producing fine domestic pottery since the 16th century. The vase was traditionally used for ceremonial purposes, most likely to contain wine or holy water. It features a spirited surface decoration in pastel green and ochre brown across the body on both sides as well as a stripe bordering the rim of the fluted spout, set against a well loved ivory glaze. The antique hand-thrown vessel has an organic surface and patina that has eroded over time, testament to its daily use and passing of time. Today, this charming historical vessel would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or decorative display item adding some farmhouse charm into any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H23cm x W19cm 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. To utilise as vases, it is recommended to use a separate internal water vase or vials for live stems.
A charmingly rustic ceramic vase with two handles, delicately fluted opening and a uniquely abstract hand painted design. This historical vase, called ‘cuccuma’ in the neighbouring region of Calabria, dates back to the early 1800s from the Calabrese town of Gerocane -a centre for producing fine domestic pottery since the 16th century. The vase was traditionally used for ceremonial purposes, most likely to contain wine or holy water. It features a spirited surface decoration in pastel green and ochre brown across the body on both sides as well as a stripe bordering the rim of the fluted spout, set against a well loved ivory glaze. The antique hand-thrown vessel has an organic surface and patina that has eroded over time, testament to its daily use and passing of time. Today, this charming historical vessel would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or decorative display item adding some farmhouse charm into any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H23cm x W19cm 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. To utilise as vases, it is recommended to use a separate internal water vase or vials for live stems.