The Pepper

A small lidded pot modelled as a pepper, the lid lifting away at the stalk. It's glazed in bright colour and sits well on a kitchen shelf.

For sugar, coffee or biscuits on the kitchen bench, or simply on a shelf for the colour.

Sourced in: Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont
Era: c.1970s
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: 17 × 14 cm
Attribution: Unattributed
Condition: Good vintage condition. A small chip to the tip of the stalk on the lid, and light glaze wear on the inner rim, both shown in the photographs.

Make it a present: A bag of good coffee beans, or a packet of amaretti to fill it.

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