A beautiful mid-19th-century antique Italian confit pot from Grottaglie, Puglia, featuring a pistachio-green glaze and two side handles. Traditionally hand-thrown for domestic use, this rustic ceramic vessel was originally used to preserve foods such as olives, artichokes and anchovies in olive oil.
The pot has a wonderfully characterful half-glazed finish, with deep green glaze covering the upper section and areas of raw terracotta exposed towards the base. The glaze drips naturally down one side, while the beautifully aged surface reveals the patina of generations of use.
The partial glazing was practical rather than purely decorative. Glazed surfaces were easier to clean, while limiting the application of glaze helped reduce production costs at a time when glazing was an expensive process.
Found in Lecce, the baroque jewel of the Salento, this one-of-a-kind example of traditional Puglian pottery brings the rustic charm and timeless character of Southern Italy into a contemporary interior. Today, it works beautifully as a decorative object or as a vase for flowers, adding warmth, texture and an authentic Mediterranean feel to any space.
Details
Period: Mid-1800s
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia, Italy
Found in: Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Glaze: Pistachio green
Features: Two side handles and partial glaze
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H 32 × W 28 × D 28 cm
Authentic antique condition with natural surface variations, signs of age and use, and areas of glaze wear and exposed terracotta consistent with the character of traditional ceramics. These imperfections contribute to the individuality and rustic charm of the piece. Colour may vary slightly from screen to screen. For displaying fresh flowers, we recommend using a separate watertight inner vessel or glass vials.
A beautiful mid-19th-century antique Italian confit pot from Grottaglie, Puglia, featuring a pistachio-green glaze and two side handles. Traditionally hand-thrown for domestic use, this rustic ceramic vessel was originally used to preserve foods such as olives, artichokes and anchovies in olive oil.
The pot has a wonderfully characterful half-glazed finish, with deep green glaze covering the upper section and areas of raw terracotta exposed towards the base. The glaze drips naturally down one side, while the beautifully aged surface reveals the patina of generations of use.
The partial glazing was practical rather than purely decorative. Glazed surfaces were easier to clean, while limiting the application of glaze helped reduce production costs at a time when glazing was an expensive process.
Found in Lecce, the baroque jewel of the Salento, this one-of-a-kind example of traditional Puglian pottery brings the rustic charm and timeless character of Southern Italy into a contemporary interior. Today, it works beautifully as a decorative object or as a vase for flowers, adding warmth, texture and an authentic Mediterranean feel to any space.
Details
Period: Mid-1800s
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia, Italy
Found in: Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta / ceramic
Glaze: Pistachio green
Features: Two side handles and partial glaze
Original use: Food preservation
Dimensions: H 32 × W 28 × D 28 cm
Authentic antique condition with natural surface variations, signs of age and use, and areas of glaze wear and exposed terracotta consistent with the character of traditional ceramics. These imperfections contribute to the individuality and rustic charm of the piece. Colour may vary slightly from screen to screen. For displaying fresh flowers, we recommend using a separate watertight inner vessel or glass vials.
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