Antique Marbled Canister

Size: φ8.5 × H15 × W12 cm
Country: Italy
Origin: Grottaglie, Puglia
Estimated age: late 1800s
No.: AN-5075

DETAILS

A food storage jar made in the late 19th century in the Puglia-Basilicata region of southern Italy.

In the past, it was commonly used in household kitchens to store lard, salted olives, tomato sauce, and other items.

Although it is practical pottery made in a private kiln, the decorations, which are applied using traditional techniques rooted in this area, give each piece the feel of a small painting.

With its simple appearance, it is a vessel that truly embodies the folk art of southern Italy, condensing the skills of artisans and the local food culture.

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.

φ8.5cm

HEIGHT15cm

WIDTH12cm

SIZE

WIDTH / 幅

12 cm

HEIGHT / 高さ

15 cm

DIAMETER / 直径

8.5 cm