Antique Puglia Plate

Size
φ21.5 cm
Country
Italy
Origin
Puglia
Estimated age
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
No.
AN-5195

DETAILS

Everyday ceramics from Puglia, late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Simple hand-painted blue line decoration is common on everyday ceramics from Puglia and Basilicata.

This is a rustic thick plate typical of everyday pottery from southern Italy.

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.
Size
φ21.5 cm
Country
Italy
Origin
Puglia
Estimated age
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
No.
AN-5195