Large Grey and Red Terracotta Pot with Rattan Handles and Crossbars, 1960s

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Large gray and red terracotta pot with rattan handles and crossbars. Weight: 4.2 kg, Height: 42 cm; Diameter: 34 cm; … Read more Large gray and red terracotta pot with rattan handles and crossbars. Weight: 4.2 kg, Height: 42 cm; Diameter: 34 cm; Neck diameter: 17 cm. Decorative, ideal for a Japanese, wabi-sabi, or Mediterranean style decor. Unique piece. This type of pot, originating from Indonesia, was once used to store foodstuffs such as rice, water, or harvests in rural households. Organic shape and surface marked by time. Traces of use, natural patina, and irregularities give it a raw and authentic charm. Placed as a decorative element on a pedestal or console table, for example, or to hold flowers, branches, bouquets, or plants. See less