Antique Hand Warmer 1800s

Size
W7.5 × D7 × H10 cm
Country
Italy
Origin
Puglia
Estimated age
1800's
No.
AN-4088

DETAILS

A small, antique ceramic piece found in Southern Italy.

The antique dealer told me it was once used as a hand warmer.

However, its rustic form and the glaze applied only around the rim also suggest it could have been a practical item, like a portable flask.

In any case, it's a simple folk pottery piece, typical of Southern Italy, likely rooted in everyday life.

LOCATION

Puglia / Italy

Puglia

Origin

Southern Italy, Puglia. This land, where Mediterranean light spreads across dry earth, has nurtured its own unique ceramic culture for centuries. In particular, the town of Grottaglie, known as the "Town of Ceramics," has produced countless everyday vessels that combine practicality with rustic beauty. Deeply connected to the local climate and way of life, these pieces radiate a quiet presence that grows with use, despite their lack of ostentation. At ambiant, we introduce antique Puglia ceramics that have accompanied local life and accumulated time through our sourcing trips to the Puglia region.
HEIGHT10cm
WIDTH7.5cm
DEPTH7cm
3D model
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
7.5 cm
HEIGHT / 高さ
10 cm
DEPTH / 奥行
7 cm
Size
W7.5 × D7 × H10 cm
Country
Italy
Origin
Puglia
Estimated age
1800's
No.
AN-4088