Fish Pot

• Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
• Ht/W. 23x19cm

The Fish Pot is one of our most distinctive decorative terracotta pots. In ancient times, this style of pot was used to catch octopus. The fisherman lower it over the quayside on ropes tied through the handles. The octopus was attracted by the warmth and would curl up inside.  Rope not included.