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What is Deruta pottery?
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Deruta pottery is a type of tin-glazed earthenware, produced near Perugia, Italy in the first half of the 16th century. Deruta ware is recognizable by its hand-painted colorful designs, with a metallic luster and accents of mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Deruta pottery pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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A collection of 19th Century Faience vases or 'Albarelli' from Puglia
Located in London, GB
Three 19th Century faience vases or 'albarelli' from Puglia.
Southern Italy, 19th century.
The vases measure 20 x 17 cm, 16 x 15 cm and 16 x 14 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Large 19th Century Pitcher, Jug Puglia Italy Cream
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A large 19th century tin-glaze Pugliese Pitcher.
Featuring an elongated ovoid-shape body with a disc foot. The flat strap handle rises from just under the rim and ends just before t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Antique Terracotta Passata Bowl, Green Splatter Glaze, Puglia, 1880
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The interior decoration displays the expressive schizzato splatter glaze technique deeply associated with vernacular ceramics from Puglia. Through gestural application, the glaze cre...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Cobalt Blue Terracotta Jug from Puglia, Italy, 1880
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rather than functioning as precise ornament, the painted marks appear spontaneous and rhythmic, reflecting the informal decorative language found in many utilitarian ceramics from Pu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Puglian Green Glazed Terracotta Preserve Vessel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The contrast between the glossy emerald glaze and the raw clay body creates a balance between rustic simplicity and sculptural refinement that defines many of the most sought-after a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug, Southern Italian Folk Art, Distressed Finish
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The structured decoration combines small rosettes with circular border patterns, creating a rhythmic composition characteristic of southern Italian folk ceramics.
Produced in Puglia...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Vases
Materials
Terracotta
