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Antique Grottaglie Plate 1800s

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A 19th-century blue-rimmed plate from Grottaglie, Puglia, in southern Italy.

The simple blue line decoration is a motif often seen in the everyday ceramics of Puglia and Basilicata.

Like the blue-painted wares of Grottaglie, this piece reflects the quiet, vernacular beauty of daily life in southern Italy.

Size
φ18.5 cm
Country
Italy
Estimated age
1800s
No.
AN-8085

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.