Antique Grottaglie Vase "Ciarla"
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A two-handled decorative jar known as a "ciarla," believed to have been made in Grottaglie, Apulia, in southern Italy around the 19th century.
It was primarily used as an interior decoration.
It features a simple design with bold blue lines circling an ivory-white glaze.
Its slightly tilted form has a certain charm, and the accidental marks created during the manufacturing process—such as the round residue left on the body and the blue glaze running down the handles—add wonderful character to this small piece of antique pottery.
- Size
- Ø6.5 × W11.5 × H13 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- Estimated age
- 19th century
- No.
- AN-8082
SIZE
WIDTH / 幅
11.5 cmHEIGHT / 高さ
13 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.
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