19th Century Ceramic Grottaglie Vase, Italy

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Exquisite, handcrafted ceramic from Apulia, Italy.

Originally used as a storage vessel, it also makes a decorative vase. Simple design … Read more Exquisite, handcrafted ceramic from Apulia, Italy.

Originally used as a storage vessel, it also makes a decorative vase. Simple design and glaze with subtle color gradients.

Imperfections and signs of use are hallmarks of this storage vessel's authenticity.

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Ivory-colored vessels with monochrome ivory glazes were widespread, especially cylindrical storage containers used to preserve vegetables in oil and vinegar or fish in salt. This light, cheerful ceramic, known as "robba bianca," is the finest of the "ceramica rustica," and, with its tin-containing glaze and double firing, also the most expensive.

Height 34 cm
Diameter 24 cm See less