Antique Italian Pot
DETAILS
This is a small, double-handled vase made in rural Italy.
The upper part is covered with amber-colored lead glaze, while the lower part is left unglazed, giving it a simple, rustic design.
It was commonly used in farm kitchens from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
While larger jars were used to store water, wine, and olive oil, jars of this size were useful for more delicate purposes.
For example, it can be used to store dried herbs and spices, preserve fresh cheese in olive oil (foraggio sott'olio), store seasonings such as salt and sugar, and even store olives and pickles in small portions.
They supported daily life as vessels that accompanied kitchen work.
LOCATION
Southern Italy / ItalySouthern Italy
Origin
Italian antique ceramics quietly bear the imprint of the land's climate and history.
The rustic vessels born from the dry earth of Southern Italy, the refined designs nurtured in the North.
At ambiant, we focus on introducing pieces that embody the "beauty of use"—vessels that have been used in daily life—rather than decorative beauty.