A rare antique confit pot that was traditionally used for preserving foods such as anchovies, sardines or olives in salt, brine or olive oil. Called a ‘salaturu’ in local dialect, it originates from Puglia and dates back to the late 1800s. This charming handmade pot is particularly unique due to its sunflower yellow half glaze and features sgraffito banding around the top half. Common to pottery of the southern Italian region, the partial glaze was primarily functional (not decorative) so that it could be easily wiped clean from drippings and spills. It was also a less expensive technique than glazing the entire vessel. Often these confit pots were topped with a wooden lid or linen cloth tied with rope to keep insects out. It features an organic surface which has eroded with age to obtain that magical patina that occurs authentically with daily use and the passing of time. Perfect to add some farmhouse charm to any home or space, this large rustic pot would be ideal as a vase for fresh or dried flowers. Create an impactful display with the matching ceramics from southern Italy as seen in the photos.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H32cm 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.
A rare antique confit pot that was traditionally used for preserving foods such as anchovies, sardines or olives in salt, brine or olive oil. Called a ‘salaturu’ in local dialect, it originates from Puglia and dates back to the late 1800s. This charming handmade pot is particularly unique due to its sunflower yellow half glaze and features sgraffito banding around the top half. Common to pottery of the southern Italian region, the partial glaze was primarily functional (not decorative) so that it could be easily wiped clean from drippings and spills. It was also a less expensive technique than glazing the entire vessel. Often these confit pots were topped with a wooden lid or linen cloth tied with rope to keep insects out. It features an organic surface which has eroded with age to obtain that magical patina that occurs authentically with daily use and the passing of time. Perfect to add some farmhouse charm to any home or space, this large rustic pot would be ideal as a vase for fresh or dried flowers. Create an impactful display with the matching ceramics from southern Italy as seen in the photos.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H32cm 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.
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