Early 20th Century Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Tian Bowl in Speckled Green

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The speckled green drip glaze pooling over the rim of this Italian tian bowl is the kind of surface that … Read more The speckled green drip glaze pooling over the rim of this Italian tian bowl is the kind of surface that takes decades to achieve and cannot be replicated. Wide, shallow, and substantial at 19 inches across, it works as a kitchen centerpiece, a dining table anchor, a garden display, or a hearth object — anywhere that calls for something with genuine weight and honest age.

Tian bowls were the working vessels of Italian farmhouse kitchens — used for mixing, storing, and serving across generations. This one has earned its patina. The unglazed terracotta exterior grounds it while the speckled green interior catches light in a way that changes with the room and the hour.

Set it on a kitchen island and fill it with citrus. Leave it empty on a dining table and let the glaze do the work. Place it on a hearth beside a stack of wood and let it belong there the way only an object with a century of history can.

Minor losses to glaze and edge are present and entirely consistent with age and original use.

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