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DETAILS
19th-century southern Italy, amphora.
The two distinctive handles, common in Puglia and Calabria since the 1800s, were used as wine and olive oil containers.
Unlike the larger size, which was used for storage and preservation, this more accessible piece, like the French 'Gargoulette', may have been used as a carrier for field work.
The black mixed with the white skin may be an artifact of the potter, or a random decoration.
I would like to look at it as it is, as a simple object with a Mediterranean feel.
LOCATION
Puglia / ItalyPuglia
Origin
Southern Italy, Puglia.
This land, where Mediterranean light spreads across dry earth, has nurtured its own unique ceramic culture for centuries.
In particular, the town of Grottaglie, known as the "Town of Ceramics," has produced countless everyday vessels that combine practicality with rustic beauty.
Deeply connected to the local climate and way of life, these pieces radiate a quiet presence that grows with use, despite their lack of ostentation.
At ambiant, we introduce antique Puglia ceramics that have accompanied local life and accumulated time through our sourcing trips to the Puglia region.