anfora - giara - vummile bumbula - Vase - Earthenware

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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Grande terracotta amphora with two handles dating to 1960–1970 from Italy, measures 43 cm high, 25 cm wide and 22 cm deep.

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Large amphora, or jug, in terracotta, a type of vessel with two handles used since ancient times.
These containers were historically used for the transport and storage of liquid foodstuffs such as water, wine, oil, and sauces.
In Italian regions such as Puglia and Sicily, similar jugs were locally called 'bumbula' or 'vummile'.
Thanks to the porosity of unglazed terracotta, the water contained inside remained cool, making it ideal for use in houses and fields before the advent of modern refrigeration systems.
Today, similar objects are often used for decorative purposes or in modern winemaking for wine refinement.
Measurements: 43 cm x 25 cm x 22 cm
It shows small signs of time.

Large amphora, or jug, in terracotta, a type of vessel with two handles used since ancient times.
These containers were historically used for the transport and storage of liquid foodstuffs such as water, wine, oil, and sauces.
In Italian regions such as Puglia and Sicily, similar jugs were locally called 'bumbula' or 'vummile'.
Thanks to the porosity of unglazed terracotta, the water contained inside remained cool, making it ideal for use in houses and fields before the advent of modern refrigeration systems.
Today, similar objects are often used for decorative purposes or in modern winemaking for wine refinement.
Measurements: 43 cm x 25 cm x 22 cm
It shows small signs of time.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Earthenware
Manufacturer/ Brand
anfora - giara - vummile bumbula
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
43 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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