Large Antique Green Splatter Yeast Pot
A wonderful antique vasetto hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia, and dating back to the mid 1800s. This historic example was originally used for storing the family’s all important mother yeast. What makes this antique vessel a rare find is its large size and wonderfully unique green splatter glaze. The green splatter effect on the surface comes from the ancient tradition of ‘smammriato’ - where artisans, in order to conceal defects from enamelling, dripped additional colours on the surface using small branches, especially bunches of thyme or from olive trees as a brush. This unique technique means each piece is one of a kind, with the wonderful colour combination of pistachio green splatters set against the creamy base. It features that magical patina brought about authentically from years of daily use and the passing of time. The charming ceramic vessel also has two crescent handles for easy manoeuvring as well as a drainage hole at the bottom as seen in the images - it was most likely utilised as a plant pot previously but can also be used as a vase for fresh or dried flowers (using an insert to contain water for fresh flowers). Its the perfect piece to add some country charm into any home or space, especially when pared with the matching green splatter glaze yeast pots as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H29cm x W26cm 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.
A wonderful antique vasetto hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia, and dating back to the mid 1800s. This historic example was originally used for storing the family’s all important mother yeast. What makes this antique vessel a rare find is its large size and wonderfully unique green splatter glaze. The green splatter effect on the surface comes from the ancient tradition of ‘smammriato’ - where artisans, in order to conceal defects from enamelling, dripped additional colours on the surface using small branches, especially bunches of thyme or from olive trees as a brush. This unique technique means each piece is one of a kind, with the wonderful colour combination of pistachio green splatters set against the creamy base. It features that magical patina brought about authentically from years of daily use and the passing of time. The charming ceramic vessel also has two crescent handles for easy manoeuvring as well as a drainage hole at the bottom as seen in the images - it was most likely utilised as a plant pot previously but can also be used as a vase for fresh or dried flowers (using an insert to contain water for fresh flowers). Its the perfect piece to add some country charm into any home or space, especially when pared with the matching green splatter glaze yeast pots as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H29cm x W26cm 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.
A wonderful antique vasetto hailing from the southern Italian region of Puglia, and dating back to the mid 1800s. This historic example was originally used for storing the family’s all important mother yeast. What makes this antique vessel a rare find is its large size and wonderfully unique green splatter glaze. The green splatter effect on the surface comes from the ancient tradition of ‘smammriato’ - where artisans, in order to conceal defects from enamelling, dripped additional colours on the surface using small branches, especially bunches of thyme or from olive trees as a brush. This unique technique means each piece is one of a kind, with the wonderful colour combination of pistachio green splatters set against the creamy base. It features that magical patina brought about authentically from years of daily use and the passing of time. The charming ceramic vessel also has two crescent handles for easy manoeuvring as well as a drainage hole at the bottom as seen in the images - it was most likely utilised as a plant pot previously but can also be used as a vase for fresh or dried flowers (using an insert to contain water for fresh flowers). Its the perfect piece to add some country charm into any home or space, especially when pared with the matching green splatter glaze yeast pots as seen in the images.
Found in Lecce
the baroque jewel and capital of the Salento.
Dimensions: H29cm x W26cm 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.