Antique Hand Painted 'Pignate' Pot
The epitome of ‘ceramica rustica’, this antique one handled pot with its spherical body was typical of what was used in the whole of southern Italy for cooking legumes. Dating back to the early 1900s, these terracotta cooking pots are called ‘pignate’ and the x5 historic examples (as seen in the photos) are particularly unique because of their glaze and hand painted decorations adorning the upper parts. This rustic pot is particularly graphic with its hand painted paisley pattern in grass green that adorns the top edges, set against a smoky white body and terracotta base. The charcoal effect seen around the body and internally is a result of the cooking process. Today it would make a striking decorative display piece, and is a rare find especially when pared with the x4 matching pots, as seen in the photos.
Found in Lecce
the Baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H26cm x W21cm x D19cm
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.
The epitome of ‘ceramica rustica’, this antique one handled pot with its spherical body was typical of what was used in the whole of southern Italy for cooking legumes. Dating back to the early 1900s, these terracotta cooking pots are called ‘pignate’ and the x5 historic examples (as seen in the photos) are particularly unique because of their glaze and hand painted decorations adorning the upper parts. This rustic pot is particularly graphic with its hand painted paisley pattern in grass green that adorns the top edges, set against a smoky white body and terracotta base. The charcoal effect seen around the body and internally is a result of the cooking process. Today it would make a striking decorative display piece, and is a rare find especially when pared with the x4 matching pots, as seen in the photos.
Found in Lecce
the Baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H26cm x W21cm x D19cm
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.
The epitome of ‘ceramica rustica’, this antique one handled pot with its spherical body was typical of what was used in the whole of southern Italy for cooking legumes. Dating back to the early 1900s, these terracotta cooking pots are called ‘pignate’ and the x5 historic examples (as seen in the photos) are particularly unique because of their glaze and hand painted decorations adorning the upper parts. This rustic pot is particularly graphic with its hand painted paisley pattern in grass green that adorns the top edges, set against a smoky white body and terracotta base. The charcoal effect seen around the body and internally is a result of the cooking process. Today it would make a striking decorative display piece, and is a rare find especially when pared with the x4 matching pots, as seen in the photos.
Found in Lecce
the Baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H26cm x W21cm x D19cm
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.