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Antique Grottaglie Plate 1800s
- Size
- φ22.5 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- Estimated age
- 1800's
- No.
- AN-5233
DETAILS
A blue wheel plate from Grottaglie, Puglia.
The deep flavor of the glaze is one of its attractions, but what I found most appealing about this piece is the generous distortion that gives the entire piece a slight twist, something that is difficult to convey in a photograph.
It may have been the result of a number of unintentional conditions that came together during the molding or firing process.
Because these vessels were made with the assumption that they would be used on the dinner table every day, there is no artificiality in their design; the shape is simply what was left behind as a result.
Its appearance gives one a sense of the pure beauty that emerges from a vessel for its intended use.
LOCATION
Grottaglie, Puglia / ItalyGrottaglie, 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.
- Size
- φ22.5 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- Estimated age
- 1800's
- No.
- AN-5233