Vase (2) - Ceramic - Ancient limmi
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Pair of two antique glazed terracotta vessels from Puglia, Italy, dating to the late 19th/early 20th century, with cream interior glaze and a rustic exterior, large piece Ø44 cm × 23 cm high and small piece Ø35 cm × 20 cm high, in good used condition with minor age-related marks.
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Pair of ancient "Limmi" (or Lemmi) in glazed terracotta – popular Puglian ceramic from Grottaglie/Laterza, late 19th / early 20th century
The interior and the rim edge are coated with a glossy lead-glazed cream-colored finish, hand-decorated with the historical technique called "a schizzi" or "smambriato". This characteristic finish, produced with casual and asymmetrical splashes of ramina green glaze, was traditionally used by master ceramicists both as a decorative element and to mask small imperfections in the clay during firing. The exterior shows the typical rustic, raw terracotta left natural.
In the past, these vessels were indispensable in southern kitchens and were used for preserving homemade products (in particular to contain and dry tomato passata) or as basins for washing vegetables and foods
Large size: diameter 44 cm / height 23 cm
Small size: diameter 35 cm / height 20 cm
Pair of ancient "Limmi" (or Lemmi) in glazed terracotta – popular Puglian ceramic from Grottaglie/Laterza, late 19th / early 20th century
The interior and the rim edge are coated with a glossy lead-glazed cream-colored finish, hand-decorated with the historical technique called "a schizzi" or "smambriato". This characteristic finish, produced with casual and asymmetrical splashes of ramina green glaze, was traditionally used by master ceramicists both as a decorative element and to mask small imperfections in the clay during firing. The exterior shows the typical rustic, raw terracotta left natural.
In the past, these vessels were indispensable in southern kitchens and were used for preserving homemade products (in particular to contain and dry tomato passata) or as basins for washing vegetables and foods
Large size: diameter 44 cm / height 23 cm
Small size: diameter 35 cm / height 20 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Ancient limmi
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
44 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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