{"product_id":"antique-french-earthenware-pitcher-wide-flared-rim","title":"Antique French Earthenware Pitcher with Wide Flared Rim","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual antique French earthenware pitcher dating to the early 20th century, with a distinctive wide, flared rim, gently shaped pouring spout and single curved handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used in French cheesemaking, this type of pottery jug was designed to hold a faisselle, a perforated mould used for draining fresh cheese. The faisselle would rest over the wide opening, allowing the whey to collect in the vessel beneath before being poured away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earthenware has developed a beautiful, weathered surface in muted shades of reddish-brown, soft terracotta and dusty grey. Natural variations in the clay, subtle marks from its making and a gently worn surface give this piece plenty of character. The generous flared opening contrasts with the rounded body below, creating a particularly striking silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of traditional French country pottery, perfect for displaying on an open kitchen shelf, rustic table or amongst a collection of antique earthenware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarthenware\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIts rustic surface\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAntique French Earthenware Pitcher with Wide Flared Rim Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHeight: 8.3” \/ 21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWidth: 9.8” \/ 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWeight: 3.8 lbs \/ 1.7kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCondition: \u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with surface wear, natural colour variations and irregularities consistent with age and manufacture. \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":60316590113113,"sku":"871","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/871g-antique-french-pottery-pitcher-side-handle-view.jpg?v=1793559008","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/sv\/products\/antique-french-earthenware-pitcher-wide-flared-rim","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}