Antique Grottaglie Jug "Brocca" 1800s
ambiantBrocca is a traditional pitcher made in the Puglia region of southern Italy.
The plump body and narrow rim are designed to make it easy to pour liquids, and have been used daily in farming life.
This vessel was originally used as a wine or water jug on a table or in a workshop.
They were used to carry water between work in the vineyards and olive groves, and to pour wine or homemade vino at the table.
Depending on the size, they could also be used to store olive oil or vinegar , and sometimes even to store dried goods such as beans and grains.
The decoration features yellow glaze bands, blue geometric patterns, and simple floral designs, making it a practical item that also adds color to everyday life.
It is believed to have been made around the 19th century, and its worn appearance conveys the spirit of life at the time.
Combining practicality and decorative qualities, Brocca is one of the vessels that symbolises Puglia's rural culture.
- Size
- H20.5 × W13 × D15 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- Estimated age
- 1800s
- No.
- AN-4136
righe e stelle - Blue Rosette Patterns by Sponge Stamping -
The decoration of repeatedly stamping blue rosettes (small flowers, or patterns that can also be seen as stars) using stamps made by cutting sponges into flower shapes is one of the iconic designs symbolizing the folk pottery of the Puglia region.
Since the mid-19th century, these rosette motifs have been produced in countless variations and have come to be known in Grottaglie as "righe e stelle" (lines and stars).
While the molds and arrangements became somewhat standardized within each workshop, the varying pressure of the stamp and the amount of pigment used create subtle differences in each impression, giving every single piece its own unique character.
Even today, this pattern continues to be used, remaining beloved in people's daily lives both then and now, as one of the decorative symbols of Southern Italy.
LOCATION
Grottaglie, Puglia / ItalyGrottaglie, Puglia
Origin
ANTIQUES COLLECTION
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