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Grottaglie Spouted Jug
- Size
- H11 × W9 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- No.
- AN-8075
DETAILS
A small ceramic pouring vessel found in Southern Italy.
The marbled decoration, with brownish glaze flowing over a white base, is one of the decorative techniques often seen in the folk pottery of Grottaglie.
While this piece does not date back to a very distant past and is considered a relatively modern example, I chose it not for its age, but for the soft, watercolor-like bleeding of the glaze and the charming irregularities of the handiwork.
LOCATION
Grottaglie, Puglia / ItalyGrottaglie, 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.
- Size
- H11 × W9 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Puglia
- No.
- AN-8075
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