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Fawn-Toned Kayapa Amphora, Small

a two-handled village jug from Kayapa, 19th century

REF. KP-00210
$75.00
Sale price  $75.00 Regular price 

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Edition: One of a Kind

ORIGIN
Turkey
MATERIAL
Clay
TECHNIQUE
Handcrafted
CIRCA
19th Century
DIMENSIONS
H 6.3–9.8" × D 5.9–6.7"
PURPOSE OF USAGE
A small clay jar — now a shelf accent
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In the village of Kayapa, Turkey, clay vessels like this were made for everyday household use. The long, narrow neck helped control pouring, while two curved handles offered a steady grip. These practical details shaped a form that has remained familiar in traditional Turkish pottery for generations.

This small antique amphora has an unusually long neck for its rounded body, with two handles rising from the shoulders and joining just below the mouth. Its clay has fired to a soft, warm fawn, with fine throwing rings running from the narrow base into the neck. Subtle variations in color and traces of wear speak to its handmade origins and years of use.

Today, its compact proportions make it a lovely piece for a table, shelf or mantel. Display it with a few dried stems or leave it empty, allowing the long neck, curved handles and beautifully aged clay to stand on their own.

The Kayapa jar is a study in useful form: clay, compact proportions, and a silhouette that remains clear and architectural. The supplied description identifies its original role as a small clay jar.

The surface is left visually expressive, with shifts in tone and texture that give the object a collected presence. That restraint lets the silhouette remain the focus while allowing use and material character to stay visible.

In a contemporary interior, it works naturally as a shelf accent, bringing a utilitarian form into a more architectural setting. Its individual surface variation is part of what gives the object its collected character.

COLLECTOR REVIEWS

What Our Collectors Say

5 12 reviews
SOPHIA REINHARDT

SOPHIA REINHARDT

Berlin, Germany

The blue is even richer in person than in the photos. Everything arrived carefully packed, and the handwritten note was a lovely personal touch.”
JAMES OKAFOR

JAMES OKAFOR

New York, NY

“I’d been looking for a pot for our entryway for a while. This one has such a lovely worn finish, and it works perfectly with the rest of the space.”
MEI-LING TAN

MEI-LING TAN

Los Angeles, CA

“I had a few questions about the size and color before ordering, and the extra photos really helped. The piece arrived carefully packed and looks beautiful in our home.”

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Is this piece genuinely antique or a reproduction?

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What does the crazing mean, and should I be concerned?

Crazing refers to the fine network of hairline cracks that naturally develops in the glaze of some ceramic pieces over time. It is a common characteristic of many antique and vintage ceramics and often reflects the item's age and authenticity. Unless specifically noted, crazing is generally cosmetic and does not affect the structural integrity of the piece.