Antique Sgraffito Amphora
An antique hand-thrown amphora with a beautifully formed robust body, and sgraffito hand decoration around the top edge. The handles that are a fluid extension of the spout have a unique turquoise glaze that really sets this collectible piece apart from others. Originally used for wine or water to keep it fresh for farmers working the land on those long, hot summer days, the turquoise glaze on top was used for hygiene purposes to wipe clean, rather than simply decorative. This original piece has a raw surface texture and patina from daily use and today, it can be used as a bud vase or as a decorative display piece.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as the città bianca' (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H30cm x W22cm x D22cm
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.
An antique hand-thrown amphora with a beautifully formed robust body, and sgraffito hand decoration around the top edge. The handles that are a fluid extension of the spout have a unique turquoise glaze that really sets this collectible piece apart from others. Originally used for wine or water to keep it fresh for farmers working the land on those long, hot summer days, the turquoise glaze on top was used for hygiene purposes to wipe clean, rather than simply decorative. This original piece has a raw surface texture and patina from daily use and today, it can be used as a bud vase or as a decorative display piece.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as the città bianca' (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H30cm x W22cm x D22cm
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.
An antique hand-thrown amphora with a beautifully formed robust body, and sgraffito hand decoration around the top edge. The handles that are a fluid extension of the spout have a unique turquoise glaze that really sets this collectible piece apart from others. Originally used for wine or water to keep it fresh for farmers working the land on those long, hot summer days, the turquoise glaze on top was used for hygiene purposes to wipe clean, rather than simply decorative. This original piece has a raw surface texture and patina from daily use and today, it can be used as a bud vase or as a decorative display piece.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as the città bianca' (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H30cm x W22cm x D22cm
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.