{"product_id":"antique-french-white-confit-pot-with-lid-martres-tolosane-late-19th-century-copy-1","title":"Antique French Confit Pot with Lid — Martres Tolosane Blue Ceramic Jar, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare and well preserved antique French confit pot with lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in \u003cstrong\u003eblue glazed ceramic in Martres Tolosane, southwest France\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eearly 20th century preserving jar\u003c\/strong\u003e features a generously rounded body, two compact loop handles, a rolled rim and its matching domed cover with rounded finial. Far rarer than the more commonly encountered white examples, its \u003cstrong\u003eunusually clear blue color and complete two piece form\u003c\/strong\u003e create greater sculptural presence, making it a \u003cstrong\u003estriking centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartres Tolosane has been a center of French faience production since the 18th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawing on nearby clay deposits and long-established glazing traditions. Pots of this form were traditionally used in southwest French kitchens to store and preserve food before the adoption of modern containers. Its \u003cstrong\u003esurvival with intact lid\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it a particularly desirable piece for collectors and decorators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this \u003cstrong\u003elidded pottery jar\u003c\/strong\u003e as a kitchen utensil holder, decorative vase for dried branches, covered storage vessel, console accent or table centerpiece. Its \u003cstrong\u003esaturated blue glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e works particularly well with \u003cstrong\u003eFrench country decor, Mediterranean decor, farmhouse decor, wabi sabi decor and collected vintage kitchen decor\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the fitted lid allows it to remain a self-contained sculptural object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESTIMATED DATE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eMartres Tolosane, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 cm (11 in) | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 cm (9.1 in) | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 Kg (4.4 lbs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showing natural wear consistent with age, including glaze imperfections, firing marks, and rim chips. As shown in pictures, please review for more details and feel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping from France with secure packaging and tracking.\u003c\/strong\u003e For more details, please refer to our Shipping Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e 🇺🇸\u003cstrong\u003eUS DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e – We cover tariffs, so your order arrives without\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROC OBJECTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59258783760729,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/5697\/7649\/files\/1.2-martres-tolosane-blue-pottery-confit-pot-french-kitchen-storage-vessel.jpg?v=1788256396","url":"https:\/\/rocobjects.com\/products\/antique-french-white-confit-pot-with-lid-martres-tolosane-late-19th-century-copy-1","provider":"rocobjects.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}