Antique Sicilian Green Splatter Jug
A charming and one of a kind antique jug dating back to the late 1800s and hailing from Sicily. This hand-thrown piece was originally used for wine or water and would have taken pride of place in a family home. Its rotund shape and elegant form and handle, are characteristic of pottery from Caltagirone, a Sicilian town renowned for its age old ceramic craft. The splatter effect and unique colour combination of green with splashes of orange make this piece a showstopper. 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. Today this antique vessel would make a lovely decorative display piece, adding a pop of colour to any home or space.
Found in Martina Franca
an elegant town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H16cm x W21cm 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.
A charming and one of a kind antique jug dating back to the late 1800s and hailing from Sicily. This hand-thrown piece was originally used for wine or water and would have taken pride of place in a family home. Its rotund shape and elegant form and handle, are characteristic of pottery from Caltagirone, a Sicilian town renowned for its age old ceramic craft. The splatter effect and unique colour combination of green with splashes of orange make this piece a showstopper. 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. Today this antique vessel would make a lovely decorative display piece, adding a pop of colour to any home or space.
Found in Martina Franca
an elegant town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H16cm x W21cm 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.
A charming and one of a kind antique jug dating back to the late 1800s and hailing from Sicily. This hand-thrown piece was originally used for wine or water and would have taken pride of place in a family home. Its rotund shape and elegant form and handle, are characteristic of pottery from Caltagirone, a Sicilian town renowned for its age old ceramic craft. The splatter effect and unique colour combination of green with splashes of orange make this piece a showstopper. 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. Today this antique vessel would make a lovely decorative display piece, adding a pop of colour to any home or space.
Found in Martina Franca
an elegant town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H16cm x W21cm 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.