Antique Grottaglie Confit Pot
Sizeφ11.5 × H14.5cm
CountryItaly
Estimated age1800s - early 1900s
No.AN-24166

DETAILS

A small food storage jar from Grottaglie in Puglia, southern Italy.

The top was tied with cloth and string.

There are many vases of this type in Puglia, but I chose this one in particular because of the interesting way the glaze has decayed.

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.

Antique Grottaglie Confit Pot

Sizeφ11.5 × H14.5cm
CountryItaly
Estimated age1800s - early 1900s
No.AN-24166