{"product_id":"french-antique-ceramic-water-jug-or-gargoulette-with-yellow-and-green-glaze-provencal-11-8","title":"French Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Yellow and Green Glaze, Provençal 11.8\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eA beautiful French antique ceramic water jug or gargoulette from Provence, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003cem\u003eLate \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e19th - early 20th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003ci\u003eEarthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003cem\u003eIts beautiful glaze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrench Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Green and Yellow Glaze Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight: 11.8\" \/ 30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth: 9.1\" \/ 23cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDepth: 7.5\" \/ 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCondition: There is wear commensurate with age and use, with scuffs and nibbles to the glaze and a chip to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWe have more antique French pottery for sale \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/collections\/ceramics\" title=\"Antique French Pottery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57584396566873,"sku":"695","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/695d_French_antique_ceramic_water_jug_or_gargoulette_with_yellow_and_green_glaze.jpg?v=1773697485","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/de\/products\/french-antique-ceramic-water-jug-or-gargoulette-with-yellow-and-green-glaze-provencal-11-8","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}