Antique Grottaglie Bowl

Size
φ22.5 cm × h 6cm
Country
Italy
Estimated age
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
No.
AN-5203

DETAILS

An everyday bowl made in Grottaglie, Puglia, or its surrounding areas between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This is a dish that has been used on the dinner table every day for serving soup, bean dishes, pasta, etc.

The improvised double blue circle is a simple and honest decoration typical of folk kilns in southern Italy.

The traces of use that remain on the inside give a sense of the time it has been nurtured and used.

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.
φ22.5cm
HEIGHT6cm
3D model
SIZE
HEIGHT / 高さ
6 cm
DIAMETER / 直径
22.5 cm
Size
φ22.5 cm × h 6cm
Country
Italy
Estimated age
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
No.
AN-5203