Large Antique Green Glaze Confit Pot
An antique confit pot with two handles that dates back to the late 1800s. Called a ‘cammauttu’ in local dialect, the hand thrown vessel originates from Grottaglie, a town in southern Puglia known for its age old ceramic craft. This type of pot was originally used for preserving foods such as olives in brine. It did not have a lid, instead a cloth would be tied around the rim to keep insects and flies out of the precious contents. The wonderfully rustic pot features an iridescent green glaze around the top that is set against the raw clay, with an organic surface which has eroded beautifully over time. This half glaze was applied for hygiene purposes to be wiped clean after use, rather than simply decorative. Today this large confit pot would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers, perfect to add some country charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pots as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H37.5cm x W27cm x D26cm
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.
An antique confit pot with two handles that dates back to the late 1800s. Called a ‘cammauttu’ in local dialect, the hand thrown vessel originates from Grottaglie, a town in southern Puglia known for its age old ceramic craft. This type of pot was originally used for preserving foods such as olives in brine. It did not have a lid, instead a cloth would be tied around the rim to keep insects and flies out of the precious contents. The wonderfully rustic pot features an iridescent green glaze around the top that is set against the raw clay, with an organic surface which has eroded beautifully over time. This half glaze was applied for hygiene purposes to be wiped clean after use, rather than simply decorative. Today this large confit pot would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers, perfect to add some country charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pots as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H37.5cm x W27cm x D26cm
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.
An antique confit pot with two handles that dates back to the late 1800s. Called a ‘cammauttu’ in local dialect, the hand thrown vessel originates from Grottaglie, a town in southern Puglia known for its age old ceramic craft. This type of pot was originally used for preserving foods such as olives in brine. It did not have a lid, instead a cloth would be tied around the rim to keep insects and flies out of the precious contents. The wonderfully rustic pot features an iridescent green glaze around the top that is set against the raw clay, with an organic surface which has eroded beautifully over time. This half glaze was applied for hygiene purposes to be wiped clean after use, rather than simply decorative. Today this large confit pot would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers, perfect to add some country charm to any home or space, especially when pared with the matching pots as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H37.5cm x W27cm x D26cm
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.