A beautiful 19th-century French terracotta dourne, a traditional water jug from South West France, with a distinctive rounded body, broad arched handle and short, narrow pouring spout.
The warm orange terracotta has a wonderfully aged surface, with traces of ochre-yellow glaze around the opening, handle and spout. Subtle variations in colour, darker areas and deposits from years of use give the piece a particularly attractive appearance.
Dournes were traditionally used for carrying and storing water, with their flattened, rounded bodies and narrow spouts characteristic of pottery produced in the Landes region of South West France. This example has a particularly pleasing shape, with its generously curved handle and low, broad proportions.
A lovely example of French country pottery, perfect for displaying on a kitchen shelf, farmhouse table or amongst a collection of antique earthenware.
Sourced in: South West France Age: 19th century Material: Earthenware What makes it special: Its beautiful soft glaze
French Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Dourne from South West France:
Height: 9.8” / 25cm (to the handle)
Width: 13.4” / 34cm
Weight: 6.4lbs / 2.9kg
Condition: Good antique condition, with surface wear, glaze loss, deposits and small imperfections consistent with age and use. Some wear and minor chipping around the narrow spout, as shown in the photographs.
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