A rare extra-large early-19th-century antique confit pot from Calabria, Southern Italy, featuring a spontaneous hand-painted Tree of Life motif in deep green. With its impressive 38.5 cm height, generous proportions and wonderfully rustic surface, this is an exceptional example of traditional Southern Italian farmhouse pottery.
Traditionally known as a vasetto, this type of ceramic vessel was used for preserving foods such as anchovies, sardines, figs and olives in olive oil. The large rounded form and side handles made it practical for storing and handling food in the family kitchen.
The hand-painted Tree of Life motif is particularly distinctive. Traditionally associated with good fortune, longevity and the hope of a plentiful harvest, the simple abstract design gives this otherwise rustic vessel a beautiful decorative quality.
The pot has developed an authentic patina through generations of everyday use and the natural ageing of the ceramic. Subtle variations in the glaze, surface and hand-painted decoration make this one-of-a-kind piece completely individual.
Today, this exceptional Calabrian confit pot works beautifully as a statement vase or decorative vessel. Its generous scale makes it particularly effective filled with branches or dried flowers, or displayed on its own as a sculptural piece.
Found in Ostuni, the whitewashed hilltop town of Puglia's Valle d'Itria, this vessel is a wonderful example of the diverse Southern Italian ceramics discovered by Rivesto.
Pair it with the matching Tree of Life vessels shown in the photographs for a striking collected display.
Details
Period: Early 1800s
Origin: Calabria, Southern Italy
Found in: Ostuni, Valle d'Itria, Puglia
Material: Hand-thrown ceramic / terracotta
Traditional form: Vasetto / confit pot
Decoration: Hand-painted Tree of Life motif
Colour: Deep green
Original use: Food preservation
Features: Extra-large form and two handles
Dimensions: H38.5 × W28 × D26 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and form part of its authentic character and 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 extra-large early-19th-century antique confit pot from Calabria, Southern Italy, featuring a spontaneous hand-painted Tree of Life motif in deep green. With its impressive 38.5 cm height, generous proportions and wonderfully rustic surface, this is an exceptional example of traditional Southern Italian farmhouse pottery.
Traditionally known as a vasetto, this type of ceramic vessel was used for preserving foods such as anchovies, sardines, figs and olives in olive oil. The large rounded form and side handles made it practical for storing and handling food in the family kitchen.
The hand-painted Tree of Life motif is particularly distinctive. Traditionally associated with good fortune, longevity and the hope of a plentiful harvest, the simple abstract design gives this otherwise rustic vessel a beautiful decorative quality.
The pot has developed an authentic patina through generations of everyday use and the natural ageing of the ceramic. Subtle variations in the glaze, surface and hand-painted decoration make this one-of-a-kind piece completely individual.
Today, this exceptional Calabrian confit pot works beautifully as a statement vase or decorative vessel. Its generous scale makes it particularly effective filled with branches or dried flowers, or displayed on its own as a sculptural piece.
Found in Ostuni, the whitewashed hilltop town of Puglia's Valle d'Itria, this vessel is a wonderful example of the diverse Southern Italian ceramics discovered by Rivesto.
Pair it with the matching Tree of Life vessels shown in the photographs for a striking collected display.
Details
Period: Early 1800s
Origin: Calabria, Southern Italy
Found in: Ostuni, Valle d'Itria, Puglia
Material: Hand-thrown ceramic / terracotta
Traditional form: Vasetto / confit pot
Decoration: Hand-painted Tree of Life motif
Colour: Deep green
Original use: Food preservation
Features: Extra-large form and two handles
Dimensions: H38.5 × W28 × D26 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Cracks, chips, discolouration and other signs of age may be present and form part of its authentic character and 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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