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Huge 19thc Italian Terracotta Wine Jar
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Huge 19thc Italian Terracotta Wine Jar

19th century
Description

A HUGE at 4ft high 19thc Italian terracotta capasone or giara.

Finished in its distinctive half-dipped amber-ochre glaze and twin handles.

Traditionally crafted in regions , Puglia or Campania, these monumental vessels were used to ferment, store, and transport local olive oil or wine.

Comprising of terracotta body with raised structural ribs and a rich, dripped lead glaze at the shoulder and rim that protected the contents from spilling or seeping.

In remarkably good condition with no damage or repairs and age appropriate signs of use and wear .

Suitable for interior or exterior display .

Italian : 19thc

Approx measurements:

Height : 120cm

Diameter : 70cm

UK shipping £100 international shipping please message for a price

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Italian Terracotta Wine Jar to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09607193
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-210 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Two earthenware spigot holes near the base: traditional decanting for wine or oil.
Dripped amber lead glaze over the shoulder: vernacular earthenware sealing.
Wheel throwing ridges and applied ribs: traditional regional workshop manufacture.
Pitted surface and handling wear: long working cellar use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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Description
A HUGE at 4ft high 19thc Italian terracotta capasone or giara.

Finished in its distinctive half-dipped amber-ochre glaze and twin handles.

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Traditionally crafted in regions , Puglia or Campania, these monumental vessels were used to ferment, store, and transport local olive oil or wine.
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body.
fig 1. Huge 19thc Italian Terracotta Wine Jar

Comprising of terracotta body with raised structural ribs and a rich, dripped lead glaze at the shoulder and rim that protected the contents from spilling or seeping.

In remarkably good condition with no damage or repairs and age appropriate signs of use and wear .

Suitable for interior or exterior display .

Italian : 19thc

Approx measurements:

Height : 120cm

Diameter : 70cm

UK shipping £100 international shipping please message for a price

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Italian Terracotta Wine Jar to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09607193
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-210 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Two earthenware spigot holes near the base: traditional decanting for wine or oil.
Dripped amber lead glaze over the shoulder: vernacular earthenware sealing.
Wheel throwing ridges and applied ribs: traditional regional workshop manufacture.
Pitted surface and handling wear: long working cellar use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1229599
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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Archive I A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body.

Huge 19thc Italian Terracotta Wine Jar

Archive II A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body. View V
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body.
Huge 19thc Italian terracotta wine jar
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A large 19th-century Italian terracotta wine jar featuring two loop handles, a dark brown glazed upper neck, and an unglazed buff earthenware body.
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  • ObjectVessels & Urns
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Country Italian
  • MaterialTerracotta, Glaze
  • ColourTerracotta and Brown
  • MotifsLoop handles, Partial brown glaze, Wheel-thrown ribbing, Tapered base

This monumental nineteenth-century Italian terracotta wine jar serves as a striking example of nineteenth-century Country Italian style, constructed from a robust terracotta body paired with a rich, dripped amber-ochre lead glaze at the shoulder and rim, while the lower portion reveals an unglazed buff earthenware finish. Notable details include two vertical loop handles attached to the neck, wheel-thrown ribbing, raised structural ribs running down the body, and age-appropriate surface wear. The piece stands 120 cm high with a diameter of 70 cm, making it a substantial addition to any interior or exterior display. Positioned on a flat surface, the vessel works well in an empty corner of a living space or hallway as a floor-standing decorative feature. It provides an authentic rustic farmhouse accent when integrated into traditional or contemporary room layouts, bringing historical character and texture to the setting without requiring additional support or hardware.

FAQs

Terracotta wine jars, often derived from classical amphora designs, are traditional Mediterranean storage vessels used historically for the fermentation, ageing, and transport of wine and olive oil.

These vessels were hand-thrown on a potters wheel in sections using local clay, fitted with hand-formed handles, and partially glazed around the neck and rim to seal porous earthenware where liquid was poured.

Authentic 19th-century examples display visible wheel marks, structural asymmetry, natural wear around the base and handles, and minor glaze variations resulting from traditional wood-fired kilns.

Large terracotta jars serve as architectural floor accents in open-plan spaces, empty corners, or hallway entrances, bringing natural texture and warm earth tones to minimalist or rustic interior schemes.

Maintain unglazed terracotta by keeping it indoors away from frost, dusting regularly with a soft dry brush, and avoiding water saturation or abrasive chemical cleaning products.
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