Antique Grottaglie Jug "Brocca" 1800s
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Brocca traditionnelle réalisée près de Grottaglie, dans les Pouilles, au sud de l’Italie.
Ce pichet servait dans les maisons et les osterie pour verser l’eau ou le vin.
Le bec pincé à la main est typique de cette région. Les lettres à l’avant indiquent probablement un propriétaire.
- Size
- W12 × D10 × H17 cm
- Country
- Italy
- Origin
- Grottaglie area, Puglia
- Estimated age
- 1800s
- No.
- AN-5219
Location
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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