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Lava Gray Terracotta Jar with Handles H 56cm
€429,00
- Jar with handles, terracotta sculpture from Impruneta. Height 56cm, diameter 40cm, capacity 27 liters. Weight about 12Kg.
Available in the classic variant. - The lava gray color is obtained by adding of a mineral oxide to the clay mixture so that the object is a metal gray hue. All the characteristics of terracotta remain unchanged.
- Handmade in Italy in Impruneta terracotta. Modeling in high relief. Slight variations can be determined by the artistic workmanship and the use of natural material.
- Jars were used in ancient times to hold oil,wine or wheat. In recent decades they show ornamental vocation in luxurious residences around the world. Tuscany, with the kilns of Impruneta guards and produces the most elegant orci in the world.
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Resistance to any climate and exposure to the elements undoubtedly make Terracotta an indispensable ally for decorating parks, gardens and swimming pools in both minimalist and innovative settings and in combination with classic and antique elements.
- With a strong decorative impact, it can be used alone or as a plant holder. Also suitable as an umbrella stand. The use of terracotta, an ancient material traditionally reserved for country or retro settings, for large or small objects and sculptures with a modern flavor will immediately return a refined and contemporary ambience.
- THE WORKMANSHIP: Each terracotta object is shaped by hand, with high relief work. The creation requires precise processing times, drying at natural temperature, baking, cooling at natural temperature. Delivery of some items, if unavailable, may take about 20 days.
Terracotta Jar. Handmade in Italy with Impruneta clay, according to the ancient traditional process. Available in the classic variant.
Gray is a popular neutral color, the new neutral par excellence. It conveys elegance and restraint. Very versatile, it goes very harmoniously with bright hues and neutral tones. Lava gray terracotta gives rooms a refined and trendy feel.
THE MATERIAL.
Terracotta consists of a clay mixture that is fired at a temperature of 980-990° C. The typical reddish color is due to the conspicuous presence of iron substances. Resistant to frost, heat, thermal changes and brackish, over time it becomes almost a unique element with the surrounding natural environment. In fact, it is not uncommon for lichens and moss to settle on the surface, creating different textures and designs, which will make each object a unique, exclusive and personal piece.
These characteristics make terracotta ideal for decorating and furnishing outdoor environments. Its use in interiors has traditionally been associated with a rustic, retro flavor, but it is making a comeback in innovative and designer designs.
Prestigious names in contemporary architecture and art are rediscovering the value, even symbolic, of an ancient material that brings together water and earth, sustainability and the desire for innovation. Thanks to the rediscovery of all natural materials, which respect the environment and enhance it, modern design revisits traditional elements and gives new life to terracotta, in the architectural, landscape and artistic fields.
| Weight | 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 × 40 × 56 cm |
| Dimensione | 40 cm, 50 cm |
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