Antique Four-Handled Storage Jar 1800s

Size: W25 × H27× φ11.5 cm
Country: Italy
Origin: Calabria
Estimated age: 19th Century
No.: AN-5051

DETAILS

A four-handled storage jar from Southern Italy, likely produced in the regions of Calabria or Basilicata.

Glaze is applied from the rim to the upper section, with traces of glazing visible on the interior.
It is considered to have been used for storing olives, grains, or oil.

The four handles are a practical feature designed for carrying and stable placement.

The glaze drips formed during firing, together with the twisted handle forms characteristic of this region, create subtle variations across its otherwise simple appearance.

A hole at the base suggests that the vessel was later repurposed, possibly as a planter.

LOCATION

Calabria / Italy

Calabria

Origin

Southern Italy, Calabria. Located at the toe of the Italian peninsula, this region holds a long ceramic history dating back to ancient Greek colonial cities. From the apotropaic mask ceramics of Seminara to the sgraffito technique of Squillace, each area has preserved its own distinctive methods and designs. Unlike the refined white-glazed pottery of Puglia, Calabrian ceramics are characterized by their earthy power and an ornamental quality that borders on the devotional. At ambiant, we introduce antique ceramics encountered in Calabria—pieces that carry the memory of the land.

φ11.5cm

HEIGHT27cm

WIDTH25cm

SIZE

WIDTH / 幅

25 cm

HEIGHT / 高さ

27 cm

DIAMETER / 直径

11.5 cm