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Antique Three-Handled Storage Jar 1800s

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A three-handled storage jar used in southern Italy, in the region from Calabria to Basilicata.

It is thought to have been used for storing grains, olives, and other provisions.

Its weathered surface and rustic, weighty presence evoke the ancient olive trees that stretch across the dry landscapes of southern Italy.

Size
W25 × H29 × φ15 cm
Country
Italy
Origin
Calabria
Estimated age
1800s
No.
AN-4150
φ15cm
HEIGHT29cm
WIDTH25cm
3D model
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
25 cm
HEIGHT / 高さ
29 cm
DIAMETER / 直径
15 cm

LOCATION

Calabria / Italy

Calabria

Origin

Southern Italy, Calabria. Located at the toe of the Italian peninsula, this region holds a long ceramic history dating back to ancient Greek colonial cities. From the apotropaic mask ceramics of Seminara to the sgraffito technique of Squillace, each area has preserved its own distinctive methods and designs. Unlike the refined white-glazed pottery of Puglia, Calabrian ceramics are characterized by their earthy power and an ornamental quality that borders on the devotional. At ambiant, we introduce antique ceramics encountered in Calabria—pieces that carry the memory of the land.