A charming antique yeast pot hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia. Dating back to the early 1900s, this hand thrown pot was originally used for storing the family’s all-important mother yeast. 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. This unique technique means each piece is one-of-a-kind, with the wonderful colour combination of splashes of maroon brown over pastel green spots, set against a buttermilk-hue base. The small pot with handles has that well-loved patina that is testament to its daily use and the passing of time. Today it’s the ideal piece to inject some colour and farmhouse charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pottery from southern Italy as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H15cm x W18cm x D18cm
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 antique yeast pot hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia. Dating back to the early 1900s, this hand thrown pot was originally used for storing the family’s all-important mother yeast. 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. This unique technique means each piece is one-of-a-kind, with the wonderful colour combination of splashes of maroon brown over pastel green spots, set against a buttermilk-hue base. The small pot with handles has that well-loved patina that is testament to its daily use and the passing of time. Today it’s the ideal piece to inject some colour and farmhouse charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pottery from southern Italy as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H15cm x W18cm x D18cm
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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