Antique Grottaglie Confit Pot

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€274.95

A food storage container believed to have been made in or around Grottaglie, Puglia, in southern Italy, during the 19th century.

It was used for storing items such as olives, salted foods, or foods preserved in oil. It is thought to have been used by covering the opening with cloth and securing it with a cord tied beneath the rim.

The large form rises straight up. Its rustic and powerful appearance also makes it well suited for arranging flowering branches.

Size: φ15 × W18 × H24.5 cm
Country: Italy
Origin: Grottaglie or surrounding area, Puglia
Estimated age: 1800's
No.: AN-5048
Condition: Please check photos for condition details.

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φ15cm

HEIGHT24.5cm

WIDTH18cm

SIZE

WIDTH / 幅

18 cm

HEIGHT / 高さ

24.5 cm

DIAMETER / 直径

15 cm

Location

Grottaglie, Puglia / Italy

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.

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