This small, double-handled vase was made in a rural area of Italy. It features a simple design, with the top covered in amber-colored lead glaze and the bottom left unglazed. It was commonly used in farmhouse 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 used for more specific purposes, such as storing dried herbs and spices, preserving fresh cheese in olive oil (foraggio sott'olio), storing seasonings such as salt and sugar, and even storing small portions of olives and pickles. They supported daily life as vessels that were closely connected to kitchen work.
