{"product_id":"19th-century-french-provincial-yellow-glazed-terracotta-confit-pot-large","title":"19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot with Honey Glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of rustic French country charm to your home with this authentic 19th-century French confit pot. Traditionally used in the southwest of France for preserving meats, fruits, and vegetables beneath a protective layer of fat, confit pots have become highly sought-after decorative pieces prized for their rich history, warm patina, and timeless form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful example features the classic two-handled silhouette with a honey-amber glazed upper section and an unglazed terracotta lower body. The glossy ochre glaze drips naturally over the earthenware surface, creating the distinctive character collectors admire in antique French pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-thrown from terracotta earthenware, decades of use and age have given the pot a wonderfully worn appearance with authentic imperfections that speak to its utilitarian past and more than a century of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed on a farmhouse table, kitchen shelf, mantel, or incorporated into a collection of French country antiques, this confit pot adds warmth, texture, and genuine European character to any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot displays expected wear, surface imperfections, glaze losses, firing irregularities, cracks, and chips, all of which are age-related characteristics acquired over more than a century of use and contribute to its authentic rustic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, glaze, wear, cracks, chips, and other age-related characteristics of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs are always available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfit pots originated in the rural regions of southern France, where they were traditionally used to preserve food before refrigeration. The glazed upper portion helped prevent the absorption of fats and liquids, while the unglazed lower section helped keep the contents cool when the pot was partially buried in cellar floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth Including Handles: 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Diameter: Approx. 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Diameter: 9\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #: GY3596\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: French Provincial \/ Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Hand-Thrown Terracotta Earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Honey-Amber \/ Ochre Glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm: Traditional Two-Handled Confit Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic 19th-century French confit pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional honey-amber glazed upper portion with unglazed terracotta below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo original side handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful naturally aged patina and distinctive glaze drips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful standalone decorative accent or addition to a pottery collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for French country, farmhouse, rustic, and collected interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to provide clear descriptions and detailed photographs that accurately represent each piece. If you would like any additional information or photographs before purchasing, we're always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; In-Store Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item ships within the contiguous USA using carrier-calculated shipping. Simply click \"Add to Cart\", proceed to checkout, and enter your delivery address to receive an accurate shipping rate based on your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique pottery will be professionally packed with great care for safe transit and typically dispatched within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor free in-store pickup at our Cary, North Carolina showroom, simply select \"Pick Up\" during checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions before placing your order, including shipping, combined purchases, or checkout, please don't hesitate to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@solantiques.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e. 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