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Antique Puglia pot

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Lidded pottery from Puglia, 19th to early 20th century.

It is believed to have been used to store medicinal herbs, salt, flour, or dried beans.

A vessel that is both thoroughly practical and surprisingly decorative.

Size
W18 × D18 × H20 cm
Country
Italy
Origin
Puglia
Estimated age
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
No.
AN-5064
HEIGHT20cm
WIDTH18cm
DEPTH18cm
3D model
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
18 cm
HEIGHT / 高さ
20 cm
DEPTH / 奥行き
18 cm

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.