Antique Grottaglie Pot
ambiantA food-storage jar believed to have been made in Grottaglie, Puglia in southern Italy, or the surrounding area, around the late 19th to early 20th century.
It would have been used to store olives and other salted or oil-preserved foods, with the opening covered by cloth and tied beneath the rim with cord.
The large, upright form has a simple, powerful presence and would also work beautifully for displaying branches.
- Size
- φ15 × W18 × H24.5 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- Estimated age
- 1800's
- No.
- AN-5048
- Condition
- Please check photos for condition details.
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
18 cmHEIGHT / 高さ
24.5 cmDIAMETER / 直径
15 cmLocation
Grottaglie, Puglia / ItalyThe 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.