Small French Antique Pottery Pitcher with Rustic Honey Glaze 8.1"

A beautifully timeworn small French antique pottery pitcher with a softly rounded silhouette and warm honey-toned glaze. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this rustic earthenware cruche has a wonderfully understated presence, with subtle variations in colour, kiln speckling and natural wear gathered over decades of use.

The compact proportions, gently pinched pouring lip and shaped handle give the piece an appealing sculptural quality. The glaze shifts between soft oat, olive and golden brown tones, with darker mottling and surface texture that add depth and character.

This type of provincial French pottery was traditionally used for water, cider or wine at the table, though today it works beautifully as part of a layered interior display. Style it on open shelving, alongside larger confit pots and rustic bowls, or use it for a few simple garden stems.

Sourced in: South West France
Age: Late 19th-early 20th century
Material: Ceramic
What makes it special: Its rustic glaze and textured surface

Small French Antique Pottery Pitcher with Rustic Honey Glaze Details:

Height: 8.1” / 20.5cm

Width: 5.1” / 13cm

Condition: It has general wear commensurate with it's age. Please refer to the images.

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