This antique Mediterranean clay jar carries the quiet poetry of utility transformed by time. Once used to store grains, olive oil, or wine, it now bears the marks of history, traces of glaze, earthy tones, and the irregularities shaped by hand and fire. Its surface reveals the dialogue between artisan and element, where simplicity becomes sculpture. With its soft contours and organic texture, the vessel exudes a timeless serenity. Placed in a minimalist setting or among contemporary furnishings, it introduces warmth, depth, and a tactile sense of authenticity. Each jar is a singular artifact, a vessel not only of form, but of memory.
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Material: Hand-thrown terracotta clay with natural patina
Origin: Southern Europe, early 20th century
About the Piece
Crafted by Mediterranean artisans in the early 1900s, this jar embodies the enduring tradition of utilitarian pottery elevated by age and use. Its weathered finish and subtle imperfections reflect the essence of wabi-sabi, the beauty found in impermanence and imperfection.
Part historical artifact, part sculptural object, it stands as a quiet testament to VV Interior Home’s philosophy: timeless materials, honest craftsmanship, and the soul of simplicity.
This antique Mediterranean clay jar carries the quiet poetry of utility transformed by time. Once used to store grains, olive oil, or wine, it now bears the marks of history, traces of glaze, earthy tones, and the irregularities shaped by hand and fire. Its surface reveals the dialogue between artisan and element, where simplicity becomes sculpture. With its soft contours and organic texture, the vessel exudes a timeless serenity. Placed in a minimalist setting or among contemporary furnishings, it introduces warmth, depth, and a tactile sense of authenticity. Each jar is a singular artifact, a vessel not only of form, but of memory.
Measurements
Please inquire for details
Material: Hand-thrown terracotta clay with natural patina
Origin: Southern Europe, early 20th century
About the Piece
Crafted by Mediterranean artisans in the early 1900s, this jar embodies the enduring tradition of utilitarian pottery elevated by age and use. Its weathered finish and subtle imperfections reflect the essence of wabi-sabi, the beauty found in impermanence and imperfection.
Part historical artifact, part sculptural object, it stands as a quiet testament to VV Interior Home’s philosophy: timeless materials, honest craftsmanship, and the soul of simplicity.
