19th Century French Terracotta Tian Bowl with Honey Glaze
This beautiful 19th-century French Tian bowl, handcrafted in terracotta and finished with a warm honey-colored glaze, brings authentic French Country charm into the home.
Traditionally used throughout Provence for preparing and serving food, Tian bowls are prized today for their rustic character, timeless form, and connection to generations of French farmhouse life.
This substantial antique bowl features the classic wide, flared shape with two side handles and a pouring spout. The richly glazed interior has a wonderful warm ochre-honey tone that contrasts beautifully with the natural unglazed terracotta exterior.
Decades of use have left wonderful signs of age, including natural glaze variations, firing marks, surface wear, and a beautifully developed patina that tells the story of its long life in a French farmhouse kitchen.
At an impressive 20" from handle to handle, this is a substantial piece with wonderful decorative presence. Perfect as a centerpiece, fruit bowl, kitchen accent, or display piece in a French Country, farmhouse, cottage, or European-inspired interior.
A wonderful example of traditional French provincial pottery and a distinctive addition to a collection of European antiques or rustic farmhouse kitchenware.
Condition
Good antique condition consistent with age and use.
Expected wear, glaze imperfections, firing marks, surface variations, and age-related character contribute to the authenticity and charm of this 19th-century piece.
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Dimensions
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Width, Handle to Handle: 20"
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Depth Including Pouring Spout: 18"
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Top Diameter: 17 1/4"
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Base Diameter: 8 1/2"
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Height: 8 3/4"
Specifications
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Item #: GY3593
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Period: 19th Century / 1800s
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Origin: France
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Style: French Provincial / French Country
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Material: Terracotta
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Finish: Honey-Glazed Interior with Natural Terracotta Exterior
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Form: Traditional Double-Handled Tian Bowl with Pouring Spout
Features
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Impressive 20" width gives the bowl wonderful decorative presence
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Makes a striking centerpiece on a kitchen island or large farmhouse tab
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Particularly effective displayed above kitchen cabinets or on open shelving
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Particularly suited to French Country, farmhouse, cottage, and collected interiors
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