Antique Grottaglie Bowl 1800s
SizeH11 x W24 cm
CountryItaly
Estimated age1800's
No.AN-24149

DETAILS

A bisque pottery bowl with the texture of earth. The inside is roughly applied with yellow glaze.

It has a rustic and warm appearance that reflects the climate and environment of southern Italy.

It is perfect for serving salads and fruit, and also makes a beautiful ornament for your kitchen.

Robba Gialla

A general term for vessels with lead glaze ranging from honey-colored to yellowish-brown, seen in Southern Italian folk pottery. Mainly produced from the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, widely across Southern Italy, centered in Puglia.

Often finished with lead glaze on red clay body in a single firing; the shading, flow, and kiln variations from firing become the landscape itself. Uses vary from large amphorae (capasone) to jars, bowls, and bottles.

Decoration is often minimal; the glaze color itself is the "keynote" of this pottery. One of the most universal everyday ceramics that supported the foundation of Southern Italian life.

About Robba Gialla

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.
HEIGHT11cm
WIDTH24cm
3D model
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
24 cm
HEIGHT / 高さ
11 cm

Antique Grottaglie Bowl 1800s

SizeH11 x W24 cm
CountryItaly
Estimated age1800's
No.AN-24149