This stoneware salting jar dates from the mid twentieth century and reflects a functional, industrial approach to traditional storage vessels. Finished in a soft ivory glaze with subtle tonal variations, it features a clean, tapered form and two generous loop handles that emphasize both balance and practicality. The stamped marking indicating a capacity of 35 litres speaks to its original purpose, designed for professional use in a butcher or kitchen setting where durability and precision were essential.
Today, its restrained elegance and moderate scale make it highly versatile as a decorative object. It features drainage holes, allowing it to be used easily as a planter, and works equally well indoors or outdoors. Placed on a terrace, in an entryway, or beside a work surface, it brings a calm, utilitarian beauty that pairs naturally with other stoneware pieces while adding a sense of structure and quiet character to the space.
Several similar stoneware pots are available here.
Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 17" high x 22½" wide w/ handles x 16½"
Approx. overall 43cm high x 57cm wide w/ handles x 42cm