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Antique Grottaglie Pot. 1800s

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A storage jar found in Puglia.

Judging from the style and the clay, it is believed to have been made near Grottaglie.

Among the many preserved jars in the area that are straight and cylindrical, I was drawn to this sleek shape.

There are traces on the bottom that indicate it may have been used as a flower pot in later years.

The slightly yellowish glaze is one of the unique characteristics of this piece.

The building's appearance gives a quiet feeling of the time it has been passed down through the years, with its uses changing over time.

Size
φ14.5 × W14.5 × H 16.5cm
Country
Italy
Estimated age
1800s
No.
AN-5204
Condition
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φ14.5cm
HEIGHT16.5cm
WIDTH14.5cm
3D model
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
14.5 cm
HEIGHT / 高さ
16.5 cm
DIAMETER / 直径
14.5 cm

Robba Bianca

"Robba bianca," meaning "white things" in Italian, is a significant category in the ceramic history of Grottaglie, Puglia, in Southern Italy. It symbolizes the technological maturity and refinement of lifestyle culture since the late 16th century.

Its foundation lies in a production system connected to the Majolica technique, which involves applying an opaque white glaze containing tin oxide (tin-glaze) and completing the piece through two firings. However, unlike the ornate Majolica known for its painted decorations, Robba Bianca suppresses decorativeness, positioning itself as a regional and practical evolution that finds value in the form of the vessel itself and the texture of the white glaze.

The beauty of this style lies in the contrast between the strong red earth (terra rossa) nurtured by the Puglia land and the soft white glaze that embraces it. The warmth of the clay faintly perceived beneath the glaze layer, or the reddish-brown clay body that peeks through the rim and foot after years of use, quietly tells the story of this land's unique expression of white.

About Robba Bianca

LOCATION

Grottaglie, Puglia / Italy

Grottaglie, Puglia

Origin

The small town of Grottaglie in the Puglia region has long been known as the "Town of Ceramics." While pottery centers across Italy moved toward ornate Majolica ware, this town continued to produce honest, everyday pottery rooted in daily life, without following trends. Among these, the "Robba Bianca" vessels coated with white glaze and jars for storing grain and oil are iconic symbols of Grottaglie. Within their simple, understated appearance lies the inevitable beauty born from function and the strength of the earth. These forms, passed down through generations, blend seamlessly into modern spaces, supporting daily life with their quiet presence.

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