{"product_id":"large-19th-century-french-terracotta-gargolette-jug-ochre-yellow-glaze-water-pottery-vessel-copy","title":"Large Antique French Yellow Pot— 18th Century Pottery Cruche Water Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Rare antique French yellow cruche pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 18th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a beautiful richly aged patina shaped by more than two centuries of use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand thrown from terracotta in Provence, Southern France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and covered with a warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emustard-yellow glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge pottery water jug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to the regional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egargoulette and cruche traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a rounded body, substantial overhead handle and an unusually raised pouring mouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced within the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epottery culture of Provence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, glazed terracotta cruches were robust household vessels made for carrying, storing and pouring water. Most surviving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egargoulettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have considerably narrower filling or pouring necks, making this vessel’s oversized open spout particularly distinctive. Its thick applied handle, visible throwing lines, glaze pooling, fine crazing and broad areas of exposed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e retain the direct character of its handmade construction and prolonged working history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge antique French yellow pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a sculptural statement vessel on a farmhouse table, console, kitchen dresser, sideboard or open shelf. It can be styled independently or with dried branches; fresh flowers should be placed inside a watertight liner. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emustard glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and timeworn terracotta work naturally with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench country decor, rustic home decor, Mediterranean decor, Provence decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollected antique pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESTIMATED DATE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eLate 18th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eProvence, Southern France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38 cm (15 in) | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 cm (11 in) | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.2 Kg (7.1 lbs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Showing natural wear consistent with age, with minor imperfections or patina adding to its character. 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\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003esecure packaging and tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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