A rare large antique hand-thrown ceramic jug from Grottaglie, Puglia, Southern Italy, distinguished by its expressive hand-painted decoration and beautifully aged patina. Dating back to the mid-19th century, this distinctive vessel is a wonderful example of traditional Pugliese pottery, combining an elegant, sculptural form with a decorative design that evokes the colours and movement of the surrounding seas.
Traditionally used for serving wine at family mealtimes, the jug features a generous rounded body, a gently shaped neck and the characteristic pinched pouring spout associated with antique Southern Italian pitchers. Its striking hand-painted decoration in deep sea blue, olive green and dark brown creates an abstract, wave-like motif against the warm ivory glaze. The spontaneous brushwork and subtle variations in colour give the piece a unique artistic quality, while the timeworn surface reflects generations of use and the enduring charm of handmade ceramics.
Today, this large antique Puglian jug would make a beautiful statement piece, whether displayed on a kitchen island, console or farmhouse dining table. Its generous proportions lend themselves perfectly to fresh flowers, branches or seasonal foliage, while its distinctive sea-inspired decoration adds colour and Mediterranean character to any interior. Create an impactful display by pairing it with complementary antique ceramic vessels and rustic farmhouse pottery, as seen in the images.
Details
Period: Mid 1800s
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia, southern Italy
Material: Hand-thrown earthenware / ceramic
Glaze: Ivory glaze with hand-painted blue, olive-green and dark brown decoration
Features: Rounded body, flared neck, pinched pouring spout and distinctive wave motif
Original use: Serving wine
Dimensions: H 28 × W 20 × D 17 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Having survived generations of use, it displays signs of age, including surface wear, small chips, glaze imperfections and discolouration. These individual characteristics form part of its authentic character, charm and unique history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside. Please note that colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.
A rare large antique hand-thrown ceramic jug from Grottaglie, Puglia, Southern Italy, distinguished by its expressive hand-painted decoration and beautifully aged patina. Dating back to the mid-19th century, this distinctive vessel is a wonderful example of traditional Pugliese pottery, combining an elegant, sculptural form with a decorative design that evokes the colours and movement of the surrounding seas.
Traditionally used for serving wine at family mealtimes, the jug features a generous rounded body, a gently shaped neck and the characteristic pinched pouring spout associated with antique Southern Italian pitchers. Its striking hand-painted decoration in deep sea blue, olive green and dark brown creates an abstract, wave-like motif against the warm ivory glaze. The spontaneous brushwork and subtle variations in colour give the piece a unique artistic quality, while the timeworn surface reflects generations of use and the enduring charm of handmade ceramics.
Today, this large antique Puglian jug would make a beautiful statement piece, whether displayed on a kitchen island, console or farmhouse dining table. Its generous proportions lend themselves perfectly to fresh flowers, branches or seasonal foliage, while its distinctive sea-inspired decoration adds colour and Mediterranean character to any interior. Create an impactful display by pairing it with complementary antique ceramic vessels and rustic farmhouse pottery, as seen in the images.
Details
Period: Mid 1800s
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia, southern Italy
Material: Hand-thrown earthenware / ceramic
Glaze: Ivory glaze with hand-painted blue, olive-green and dark brown decoration
Features: Rounded body, flared neck, pinched pouring spout and distinctive wave motif
Original use: Serving wine
Dimensions: H 28 × W 20 × D 17 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Having survived generations of use, it displays signs of age, including surface wear, small chips, glaze imperfections and discolouration. These individual characteristics form part of its authentic character, charm and unique history. If using as a vase, we recommend placing a separate watertight vessel or glass vials inside. Please note that colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.
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