An antique hand-thrown ceramic flask traditionally used by farmers to keep wine (or water) cool whilst working the land on those long, hot summer days. Originating from the early 1900s, it is typical of wine flasks from Caltagirone, a town in central Sicily known for its age old ceramic craft. The unique gradation of the pastel-hued green and yellow glaze is also typical of pottery from the Sicilian town. This utilitarian drinking flask in thick clay, with its considered hand crafted form and handles is rounded on one side and flat on the other, so it can sit level. It would also sit flush against the body, as it was often tied with the rope to the belt of the farmer. Today it would make a unique conversational piece adding some rustic farmhouse charm to any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H21.5cm x W18cm x D12cm
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 ceramic flask traditionally used by farmers to keep wine (or water) cool whilst working the land on those long, hot summer days. Originating from the early 1900s, it is typical of wine flasks from Caltagirone, a town in central Sicily known for its age old ceramic craft. The unique gradation of the pastel-hued green and yellow glaze is also typical of pottery from the Sicilian town. This utilitarian drinking flask in thick clay, with its considered hand crafted form and handles is rounded on one side and flat on the other, so it can sit level. It would also sit flush against the body, as it was often tied with the rope to the belt of the farmer. Today it would make a unique conversational piece adding some rustic farmhouse charm to any home or space.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H21.5cm x W18cm x D12cm
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.
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