A large antique French tian bowl with beautifully worn green glaze and a softly weathered terracotta surface, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Traditionally used in rural French kitchens for preparing food and washing vegetables, this substantial handmade pottery bowl now makes a striking decorative piece for French country interiors.
The wide flared form, traces of deep green glaze around the rim, and naturally aged interior give the bowl a wonderfully authentic character shaped by decades of use. The glaze has worn extensively over time, revealing warm clay tones and mineral patina that add to its rustic appearance.
At 18.1" wide, this is an impressive large-scale example that works beautifully displayed on a farmhouse table, kitchen island, open shelving, or as a centrepiece filled with seasonal fruit, artichokes, walnuts, or dried flowers.
A characterful piece of antique French pottery with honest wear and strong decorative presence.
Sourced in: South West France
Age: Late19th-early 20th Century
Material: Terracotta
What makes it special: Its stunning green glaze
Large Antique French Tian Bowl with Worn Green Glaze Details:
Width (including handle): 18.1" / 46cm
Height: 7.5” / 19cm
Condition: The original green glaze has worn heavily across the interior and rim, revealing the underlying terracotta beneath. Various surface marks, glaze wear, scratches, firing irregularities, and areas of mineral staining and patina throughout. Small chips and edge wear present commensurate with age. Structurally sound with a beautifully weathered rustic appearance that reflects the bowl’s utilitarian history.
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