Small Antique Green Sponge Glaze Plate
An antique hand painted plate with a design characteristic of plates and bowls from southern Italy, more specifically associated with the ‘sponge-ware’ ceramics of Caltagirone, Sicily. This dessert-sized plate dates back to the late 1800s and features a hand painted floral motif at centre stage in black, with circular rings framing the flower and the rim of the plate. What sets this antique plate apart is the wonderfully decorative sponge-effect design in pistachio green with subtle flower clusters in contrasting blue. This sponge design which commonly decorated the outer edge of plates and bowls, was often created using a potato skin dabbed onto the ceramic piece to achieve this sponge-like effect. The charming, farmhouse-style piece has a rustic patina brought about authentically by the passing of time and daily use. The unique plate is the perfect piece to inject some country charm to any kitchen or table setting, especially when pared with the matching larger platter as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H2.5cm x W21cm x D21cm
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.
An antique hand painted plate with a design characteristic of plates and bowls from southern Italy, more specifically associated with the ‘sponge-ware’ ceramics of Caltagirone, Sicily. This dessert-sized plate dates back to the late 1800s and features a hand painted floral motif at centre stage in black, with circular rings framing the flower and the rim of the plate. What sets this antique plate apart is the wonderfully decorative sponge-effect design in pistachio green with subtle flower clusters in contrasting blue. This sponge design which commonly decorated the outer edge of plates and bowls, was often created using a potato skin dabbed onto the ceramic piece to achieve this sponge-like effect. The charming, farmhouse-style piece has a rustic patina brought about authentically by the passing of time and daily use. The unique plate is the perfect piece to inject some country charm to any kitchen or table setting, especially when pared with the matching larger platter as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H2.5cm x W21cm x D21cm
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.
An antique hand painted plate with a design characteristic of plates and bowls from southern Italy, more specifically associated with the ‘sponge-ware’ ceramics of Caltagirone, Sicily. This dessert-sized plate dates back to the late 1800s and features a hand painted floral motif at centre stage in black, with circular rings framing the flower and the rim of the plate. What sets this antique plate apart is the wonderfully decorative sponge-effect design in pistachio green with subtle flower clusters in contrasting blue. This sponge design which commonly decorated the outer edge of plates and bowls, was often created using a potato skin dabbed onto the ceramic piece to achieve this sponge-like effect. The charming, farmhouse-style piece has a rustic patina brought about authentically by the passing of time and daily use. The unique plate is the perfect piece to inject some country charm to any kitchen or table setting, especially when pared with the matching larger platter as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H2.5cm x W21cm x D21cm
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.