Vase (2) - Ceramic - Ancient limmi

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