XL Antique Ivory Glaze Amphora
A large antique hand thrown amphora from the mid-1800s used to store liquids (most commonly olive oil or wine). This striking piece originates from the southern Italian region of Puglia and is called a ‘trimmone’. The amphorae would have had a wood stopper wrapped in a piece of cloth to seal contents. The luminous ivory-coloured glaze on this amphora was common to local domestic pottery, especially with ceramics storing food, olive oil or wine. Called ‘robba bianca’ it represents the finest kind of ‘ceramica rustica’, and is produced with a pewter glaze and twice fired. Specific to the Grottaglie tradition of ceramics, this traditional piece has a lot of character - with the striking size, elegant form, and elongated proportions of the handles. What sets this amphora apart is the indent on one side of the vessel - rendering the piece particularly unique. This antique amphora has seen over 150 years of service to its family, and naturally shows some charming signs of age. This historical example would make the perfect decorative centrepiece adding some farmhouse charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pieces as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H53cm x W32cm x D32cm
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 large antique hand thrown amphora from the mid-1800s used to store liquids (most commonly olive oil or wine). This striking piece originates from the southern Italian region of Puglia and is called a ‘trimmone’. The amphorae would have had a wood stopper wrapped in a piece of cloth to seal contents. The luminous ivory-coloured glaze on this amphora was common to local domestic pottery, especially with ceramics storing food, olive oil or wine. Called ‘robba bianca’ it represents the finest kind of ‘ceramica rustica’, and is produced with a pewter glaze and twice fired. Specific to the Grottaglie tradition of ceramics, this traditional piece has a lot of character - with the striking size, elegant form, and elongated proportions of the handles. What sets this amphora apart is the indent on one side of the vessel - rendering the piece particularly unique. This antique amphora has seen over 150 years of service to its family, and naturally shows some charming signs of age. This historical example would make the perfect decorative centrepiece adding some farmhouse charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pieces as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H53cm x W32cm x D32cm
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 large antique hand thrown amphora from the mid-1800s used to store liquids (most commonly olive oil or wine). This striking piece originates from the southern Italian region of Puglia and is called a ‘trimmone’. The amphorae would have had a wood stopper wrapped in a piece of cloth to seal contents. The luminous ivory-coloured glaze on this amphora was common to local domestic pottery, especially with ceramics storing food, olive oil or wine. Called ‘robba bianca’ it represents the finest kind of ‘ceramica rustica’, and is produced with a pewter glaze and twice fired. Specific to the Grottaglie tradition of ceramics, this traditional piece has a lot of character - with the striking size, elegant form, and elongated proportions of the handles. What sets this amphora apart is the indent on one side of the vessel - rendering the piece particularly unique. This antique amphora has seen over 150 years of service to its family, and naturally shows some charming signs of age. This historical example would make the perfect decorative centrepiece adding some farmhouse charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pieces as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H53cm x W32cm x D32cm
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.