French Antique Confit Pottery Earthenware Ceramic Jug Glazed Gargoulette Cruche

  

A CRUCHE WITH THE SPOUT AND DRINKING SPOUT ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE VESSEL. THE WORKERS IN THE HOT SUN OF THE SOUTH-WEST COULD DRINK WATER FROM THE CRUCHE AS IT SAT ON THEIR BELT. THE WATER WAS PROTECTED BY THE THICK GLAZE AND WITH A NON-POURUS CLAY. THE WATER STAYED COOL FOR A LONGER PERIOD.

THE REGION OF THE LAURAGAIS IN LANGUEDOC IS WHERE THIS POTERIE WAS PRODUCED AT THE POTERIE-ATELIER OF ALES. ORIGINAL FORM AND SOLID COLORS OF A STUNNING, BRILLIANT MIXED THAT CHANGES HUES WHEN IT IS MOVED. THE HEIGHT IS 13 to 13.5 INCHES AND IT DATES BACK TO END OF 18th C.

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