Antique ceramic vessel from Apulia, hand-thrown with two side handles. Comparable forms are often referred to as small storage jars or pitali.

Such vessels were traditionally used to store and preserve food.

Today, similar pieces are typically used as decorative objects, for example as a vase, utensil holder, or standalone accent.

Signs of age, wear, and irregularities in glaze and surface are present and consistent with its original use.