{"product_id":"french-antique-earthenware-pitcher-with-brown-glaze-12-2","title":"French Antique Earthenware Pitcher or Cruche with Brown Glaze 12.2\"","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2431\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003eA French antique earthenware cruche with a rounded, generous form, featuring twin loop handles and a central pouring spout, finished in a deep brown glaze over a pale, unglazed body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eLikely originating from the South-West of France, this type of vessel was used for carrying and pouring water. The upright neck serves for filling and general use, while a secondary side spout, now lost, would have allowed for a more controlled pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2786\" data-start=\"2683\"\u003eThe two handles sit high on the shoulder, offering a balanced grip when lifting and tilting the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3029\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eThe surface shows natural wear, with variation in the glaze and areas of soft abrasion that reflect its practical use over time. The contrast between the glossy upper glaze and the raw clay body gives the piece a strong, sculptural presence.\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 19th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003ci\u003eEarthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIts beautifully rich patina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrench Antique Earthenware Pitcher or Cruche Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight: 12.2” \/ 31cm\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;\"\u003eCondition: It has wear commensurate with age and use, it would have once had a side spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" 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":57644571427161,"sku":"703","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/703j_French_antique_earthenware_pitcher.jpg?v=1774340302","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/nl\/products\/french-antique-earthenware-pitcher-with-brown-glaze-12-2","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}