Antique Pastel Tree of Life Pot with Lid
A charming antique ceramic pot that dates back to the early 1900s and originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria. This storage pot would have been primarily used for storing foods including capers or the family’s mother yeast. It features a hole on the top of the lid to allow the contents to ‘breathe’. The hand painted pastel motif signifies the tree of life - the bringer of good fortune and a bountiful harvest to the largely rural folk of the time. The spirited abstract decoration in pastel green and mustard yellow is set against a soft buttermilk glaze. This handmade piece of pottery with its well-loved patina has an elegant form with its two handles and oval shape. It is a rare find in particular with its intact lid. The collectable pot would be ideal as a decorative display piece or storage vessel. Create an impactful display with the matching one-handle pot as seen in the images.
Found in Ostuni
the enchanting hill top town of the valle d’Itria known as ‘la città bianca’ (or white city).
Dimensions: H16cm x W19cm x D17cm
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 charming antique ceramic pot that dates back to the early 1900s and originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria. This storage pot would have been primarily used for storing foods including capers or the family’s mother yeast. It features a hole on the top of the lid to allow the contents to ‘breathe’. The hand painted pastel motif signifies the tree of life - the bringer of good fortune and a bountiful harvest to the largely rural folk of the time. The spirited abstract decoration in pastel green and mustard yellow is set against a soft buttermilk glaze. This handmade piece of pottery with its well-loved patina has an elegant form with its two handles and oval shape. It is a rare find in particular with its intact lid. The collectable pot would be ideal as a decorative display piece or storage vessel. Create an impactful display with the matching one-handle pot as seen in the images.
Found in Ostuni
the enchanting hill top town of the valle d’Itria known as ‘la città bianca’ (or white city).
Dimensions: H16cm x W19cm x D17cm
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 charming antique ceramic pot that dates back to the early 1900s and originates from the southern Italian region of Calabria. This storage pot would have been primarily used for storing foods including capers or the family’s mother yeast. It features a hole on the top of the lid to allow the contents to ‘breathe’. The hand painted pastel motif signifies the tree of life - the bringer of good fortune and a bountiful harvest to the largely rural folk of the time. The spirited abstract decoration in pastel green and mustard yellow is set against a soft buttermilk glaze. This handmade piece of pottery with its well-loved patina has an elegant form with its two handles and oval shape. It is a rare find in particular with its intact lid. The collectable pot would be ideal as a decorative display piece or storage vessel. Create an impactful display with the matching one-handle pot as seen in the images.
Found in Ostuni
the enchanting hill top town of the valle d’Itria known as ‘la città bianca’ (or white city).
Dimensions: H16cm x W19cm x D17cm
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.