Antieke Grottaglie gekonfijte pot
ambiantA food storage jar from Grottaglie, Puglia, southern Italy.
The base bears the mark of NICOLA FASANO, a family of potters who have worked in Grottaglie from ancient times to the present day.
- Size
- φ15×H17,5cm
- Country
- Italië
- Origin
- Grottaglie, Apulië
- Estimated age
- 1800 - begin 1900
- No.
- AN-24167
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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