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.”
a 19th-century wine jar from Avanos, Cappadocia
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Edition: One of a Kind
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Originating in Avanos, in Turkey's Cappadocia region, these traditional terracotta vessels were made for storing wine in homes and cellars. Their generous proportions reflect the region's long history of pottery making, where practical storage vessels were crafted by hand for everyday use.
This extra-large antique wine jar is built around a tall, straight neck, thick-walled and flat at the rim so a cover could seat firmly and hold the wine away from the air. Below it the shoulder turns full and the body falls in a long, even taper to a narrow foot, the shape that let a jar this heavy stand steady on a cool cellar floor. The pale sand clay is clouded with smoke grey down one side, left by where it sat in the kiln, and the chalky bloom low on the body came from years of standing against stone.
Today, its generous scale makes it a beautiful statement floor piece, whether displayed on its own or styled with tall branches. Its sculptural proportions and understated earthy finish bring warmth and a sense of history to contemporary and traditional interiors.
COLLECTOR REVIEWS
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.”
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.”
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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