{"product_id":"french-antique-terracotta-water-jug-or-gargoulette-19th-century","title":"French Antique Terracotta Water Jug or Gargoulette, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful 19th-century French terracotta gargoulette, traditionally used for carrying and storing water. This antique water jug has a generously rounded body, a large arched handle spanning the opening, a smaller side handle and a narrow pouring spout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm yellow glaze covers the interior, rim and upper handle, contrasting with the naturally weathered terracotta exterior. Rich earthy browns around the shoulders gradually fade into softer ochre and sandy tones towards the base, creating a wonderful variation in colour and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to date from the late 19th century, this traditional piece of French country pottery has a particularly attractive shape and substantial proportions. Originally made for everyday use, it now makes a stunning decorative piece for a kitchen, dining room or displayed alongside other antique French pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn good antique condition, with minor glaze losses, surface wear and a natural patina consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\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 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 and warm exterior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrench Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Yellow Glaze Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight: 12.4\" \/ 31.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth: 10.2\" \/ 26cm (including handles)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCondition: There is wear commensurate with age and use, with scuffs and nibbles along with a little loss at the edge of the base. Please refer to the images.\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":60320880820569,"sku":"873","price":365.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/873j-french-antique-gargoulette-yellow-glaze-side-view.jpg?v=1793597354","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/es\/products\/french-antique-terracotta-water-jug-or-gargoulette-19th-century","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}