Antique Glazed Terracotta Pilgrim's Flask, 19th Century

This is an antique glazed terracotta flask. These objects, often dating back to the 19th century or earlier, were historically used to transport liquids.
Main Features
Material and Technique: The flask is made of terracotta with a partial lead glaze, characterized by decorative green and brown/red spots on a beige/yellow background.
Function: Its distinctive shape, usually flattened or donut-shaped, and the presence of "ears" (handles) allowed for the passage of a rope for easier transport by hand or on carts.
Origin: Similar objects were common in various Italian ceramic factories, including those in Tuscany and Emilia, and production continued over the centuries, often with varying decorations.
Beautiful patina, signs of age.
meas.h. 35 cm