French Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Yellow and Green Glaze, Provençal 11.8"

A beautiful French antique ceramic water jug or gargoulette from Provence, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

These traditional Provençal pottery vessels were used throughout the south of France to keep drinking water naturally cool. The porous clay body allowed a small amount of evaporation through the surface of the pot, gently cooling the water stored inside.

This example features a warm yellow glaze across the upper body with splashes of green running from the neck and handle. The lower portion remains largely unglazed, revealing the pale clay typical of southern French utilitarian pottery.

The jug has the classic gargoulette form with a tall central handle and small pouring spout, designed for easy carrying and serving. With its sculptural shape and time-worn surface, it now makes a beautiful decorative piece for a kitchen or interior, equally striking displayed on a shelf or filled with dried flowers or branches.

Sourced in: South West France
Age: Late 19th - early 20th century
Material: Earthenware
What makes it special: Its beautiful glaze

French Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Green and Yellow Glaze Details:

Height: 11.8" / 30cm

Width: 9.1" / 23cm

Depth: 7.5" / 19cm

Condition: There is wear commensurate with age and use, with scuffs and nibbles to the glaze and a chip to the base.

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