Garden pot made of clay made in an antique style - Fornace Masini

Ornate Amphora is an impressive terracotta vessel suitable for decorating gardens, terraces, and homes.

The Impruneta terracotta amphora is handcrafted by our artisans and decorated with lion masks, fruit and flower festoons, and acanthus leaves at the bottom.

It is suitable for storing all kinds of flowers, plants, or shrubs. The good breathability of Impruneta terracotta, combined with thermal insulation and minimal moisture release from watering, keeps the roots and plants in excellent health.

Besides its function as a planter, this decorative amphora is a valuable piece of furniture that adds beauty and elegance to your garden or home.

Available in one size.

Like all other terracotta products from the Masini Terrecotte Artistiche series, it is weather-resistant down to -25°C.

The size and color of the amphora, as shown above, may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, making each one unique in the world.

The base in the picture shows item 3155.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta techniques are synonymous with the Fornace Masini brand. Their kiln has been operating since 1938, making it one of the oldest in the area. Since then, generation after generation, Masini has committed to offering and guaranteeing products that combine beauty and craftsmanship with functionality and durability. Every artifact is a unique work of functional art.

There are many terracotta processing techniques, each with its own secrets, history, and artisans. The brand crafts clay using ancient traditional methods. In the kiln, water, air, fire, and earth blend and interact, creating unique objects of extraordinary beauty.

The entire MASINI range of vessels is perfect for interior decoration but, due to the natural material's proximity to the environment and colors of nature, finds its best use in garden furniture. Our products are recognized by the brand, which guarantees the highest quality of each item, where the artisan's personal touch and the vitality of tradition are clearly visible.

Impruneta terracotta has been used in major Florentine buildings such as Santo Spirito, Sant'Ambrogio, the Grand Duke’s apartments at Palazzo Vecchio, the Santissima Annunziata monastery, Santa Trinita, and hospitals Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti. The entire range of Fornace Masini products is resistant to extreme temperatures from -20°C to desert heat. This durability is due to the highly prized clay mined in the Impruneta area, a town near Florence, between the valleys of the Ema and Greve streams. The extraction area is very limited—about 200 km—making the material’s value extraordinary.

Precautions to keep products in perfect condition for a long time:

1. Use small wooden or terracotta supports to elevate the planter and ensure the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Make sure water does not stagnate in cachepots or plant holders;

3. Empty and possibly invert trays or containers that collect water when temperatures approach 0°C;

4. Wall and garden fountains should be emptied during cold seasons to prevent cracks or breaks caused by water freezing and expanding;

5. Do not move or lift pots when frozen and adhered to the ground, and do not use hot water to detach them—if necessary, use salt.

6. Prevent prolonged snow accumulation on products, as it may cause damage.

Each product’s coloration is unique and differs from all others. This is due to the chemical and physical components of Impruneta clay, which appear during firing, sometimes dominating one color, sometimes another.

Among the most distinctive chemical components is iron oxide, which gives the fired product its characteristic red hue.

Since 2005, the company has been a founding member of the Impruneta Historical and Artistic Stove Association, which is committed to promoting quality and culture. It is recognized by its brand, which guarantees the highest standard of each object that can be distinctly attributed to the irreplaceable touch of the artisan and the vibrant strength of tradition. Manufacturer information