French Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Yellow and Green Glaze, Provençal 11.8" Furniture Garniture French Antique Ceramic Basque Plate

French Antique Ceramic Basque Plate Details:

These jars work beautifully within French country interiors and rustic kitchens

a garland of roses adorn the ends of these gilt bronze holdbacks

What makes it special: Soft faded tones with a classic French feel

featuring a thick brass rim with evenly spaced holes

French Antique Ceramic Water Jug or Gargoulette with Yellow and Green Glaze, Provençal 11.8" Furniture Garniture French Antique Ceramic Basque PlateA beautiful French antique ceramic water jug or gargoulette from Provence, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. These traditional Provenal pottery vessels were used throughout the south of France to keep drinking water naturally cool. The porous clay body allowed a small amount of evaporation through the surface of the pot, gently cooling the water stored inside. This example features a warm yellow glaze across the upper body with splashes