Antique Hand Painted Apothecary Jar
A charmingly rustic, hand painted vase historically used for pharmaceuticals in a characteristic design found in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Made in the late 1800s, this hand thrown apothecary jar is decorated with splashes of vivid painted lines - turquoise greens, mustardy yellow, and earthy ochre - on a cream slip glazed base and faded green edging on the rim. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and daily use. These signs of wear give the vase its immense character and are testament to its previous years of use and function. The abstract hand-painted effect gives this vase a delightful energy and spontaneity. It’s the ideal vessel for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the Valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (‘white city’).
Dimensions: H22cm x W12cm x D12cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen.
A charmingly rustic, hand painted vase historically used for pharmaceuticals in a characteristic design found in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Made in the late 1800s, this hand thrown apothecary jar is decorated with splashes of vivid painted lines - turquoise greens, mustardy yellow, and earthy ochre - on a cream slip glazed base and faded green edging on the rim. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and daily use. These signs of wear give the vase its immense character and are testament to its previous years of use and function. The abstract hand-painted effect gives this vase a delightful energy and spontaneity. It’s the ideal vessel for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the Valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (‘white city’).
Dimensions: H22cm x W12cm x D12cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen.
A charmingly rustic, hand painted vase historically used for pharmaceuticals in a characteristic design found in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Made in the late 1800s, this hand thrown apothecary jar is decorated with splashes of vivid painted lines - turquoise greens, mustardy yellow, and earthy ochre - on a cream slip glazed base and faded green edging on the rim. The wonderful patina is consistent with age and daily use. These signs of wear give the vase its immense character and are testament to its previous years of use and function. The abstract hand-painted effect gives this vase a delightful energy and spontaneity. It’s the ideal vessel for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the Valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (‘white city’).
Dimensions: H22cm x W12cm x D12cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen.