{"product_id":"antique-french-terracotta-dourne-water-jug-19th-century-13-4","title":"Antique French Terracotta Dourne Water Jug, 19th Century 13.4\"","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDournes 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of French country pottery, perfect for displaying on a kitchen shelf, farmhouse table or amongst a collection of antique earthenware.\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: \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 soft glaze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrench Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Dourne from South West France:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight: 9.8” \/ 25cm (to the handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth: 13.4” \/ 34cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWeight: 6.4lbs \/ 2.9kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":60467804012889,"sku":"907","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/907h-antique-french-terracotta-dourne-water-jug-19th-century_jpg.jpg?v=1794501176","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/it\/products\/antique-french-terracotta-dourne-water-jug-19th-century-13-4","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}