The Spoon Jar

A stout country jar from Puglia in a deep, glossy bottle green, with two stepped handles and a small raised flower on the side. The glaze runs darker where it pools, and the jar is heavy enough to stay put on a bench.

Keep wooden spoons by the stove in it, plant rosemary in it for the windowsill, or put a few branches in it on a sideboard.

Origin: Italy (Puglia)
Sourced in: Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont
Materials: Glazed earthenware
Dimensions: 26 × 20 cm
Attribution: Unmarked, as is typical of regional workshop pottery
Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Refer to photographs.

Make it a present: A bundle of olivewood spoons to stand in it by the stove.

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