19th Century Puglian Black Glazed Terracotta Brazier with Arched Handle

19th Century Puglian Black Glazed Terracotta Brazier with Arched Handle

$473.00
$473.00
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19th Century Puglian Black Glazed Terracotta Brazier with Arched Handle
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19th Century Puglian Black Glazed Terracotta Brazier with Arched Handle

19th Century Puglian Black Glazed Terracotta Brazier with Arched Handle

$473.00
$473.00

19th Century Puglian Black Glazed Terracotta Brazier with Arched Handle

Authentic late 19th century black glazed terracotta brazier from Puglia, Southern Italy, hand-thrown within the region’s long tradition of domestic ceramic production. This antique Puglian braciere, or scaldino, features a rounded body, deep black glaze, open top, and distinctive tall arched handle. Vessels of this type were traditionally used to hold embers or charcoal, functioning as small portable braziers for warmth within the domestic interior.

The arched handle allowed the brazier to be carried, moved, or suspended, while the glazed terracotta body reflects the practical and material intelligence of Southern Italian rural households. The glossy dark glaze, subtle surface irregularities, firing marks, and naturally aged patina give the piece a strong sculptural presence. More than a utilitarian object, this antique Puglian brazier carries the memory of everyday domestic rituals, warmth, winter interiors, and the handmade ceramic culture of 19th century Southern Italy.

Today, this antique Puglian black glazed terracotta brazier works beautifully as a sculptural decorative object, cachepot, flower holder, or collected accent in both contemporary and rustic interiors. Its dark tonal palette and unusual silhouette bring depth, texture, and historic Mediterranean character to shelves, consoles, kitchens, or tabletop arrangements. Displayed alone or grouped with other antique Puglian ceramics, it adds rhythm, height, and timeless vernacular beauty.

Details

  • 1stDibs reference: LU10969250146622
  • Period: 19th Century
  • Date: 1880
  • Origin: Italy
  • Materials: Ceramic
  • Techniques: Hand-Crafted
  • Style: Rustic
  • Dimensions: H 11.5 × W 6.5 × D 6.5 IN
  • Condition: DISTRESSED

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