An antique French petit confit pot with a soft, lighter yellow ochre glaze and delicate, curved twin handles. The dipped glaze contrasts beautifully with the earthy terracotta, with areas of glaze loss revealing the clay beneath. Firing blisters around the handles and rim give the surface plenty of texture, adding to its rustic character.
Traditionally used in southern French kitchens, confit pots stored cooked meats such as duck and goose beneath a protective layer of fat, helping preserve them before refrigeration. These everyday kitchen vessels are now appreciated for their warm colours, useful proportions and connection to French country life. This example would sit beautifully on a dresser or kitchen shelf, displayed alone or with dried flowers.
Dimensions
Height: 29cm
Diameter: 28cm
Product Features
Antique French terracotta confit pot
Lighter yellow ochre dipped glaze
Delicate, curved twin handles
Glaze chips revealing the terracotta beneath
Textured firing blisters around the handles and rim
Traditional French country kitchen pottery
Suitable for decorative display or dried flower arrangements
Condition
Good antique reclaimed condition, with considerable signs of age and previous use. There are glaze chips, including an area on one side exposing the terracotta, and numerous firing blisters around the handles and rim. A large firing crack extends approximately halfway down one side. Despite these imperfections, the pot remains structurally sturdy and full of character.
An antique French petit confit pot with a soft, lighter yellow ochre glaze and delicate, curved twin handles. The dipped glaze contrasts beautifully with the earthy terracotta, with areas of glaze loss revealing the clay beneath. Firing blisters around the handles and rim give the surface plenty of texture, adding to its rustic character.
Traditionally used in southern French kitchens, confit pots stored cooked meats such as duck and goose beneath a protective layer of fat, helping preserve them before refrigeration. These everyday kitchen vessels are now appreciated for their warm colours, useful proportions and connection to French country life. This example would sit beautifully on a dresser or kitchen shelf, displayed alone or with dried flowers.
Dimensions
Height: 29cm
Diameter: 28cm
Product Features
Antique French terracotta confit pot
Lighter yellow ochre dipped glaze
Delicate, curved twin handles
Glaze chips revealing the terracotta beneath
Textured firing blisters around the handles and rim
Traditional French country kitchen pottery
Suitable for decorative display or dried flower arrangements
Condition
Good antique reclaimed condition, with considerable signs of age and previous use. There are glaze chips, including an area on one side exposing the terracotta, and numerous firing blisters around the handles and rim. A large firing crack extends approximately halfway down one side. Despite these imperfections, the pot remains structurally sturdy and full of character.
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