Description :
These charming 18th century French terracotta bowls are fine examples of traditional provincial pottery, combining rustic simplicity with timeless elegance. Handmade on the potter’s wheel, each bowl features a warm yellow slip decorated with a rich green glazed rim and matching loop handle, creating the classic color combination associated with southern French earthenware.
Although made as a pair, each bowl retains the subtle irregularities that are the hallmark of handcrafted pottery. Their gently rounded form, raised foot, and practical side handle suggest they were intended for everyday domestic use, whether for serving soup, broth, vegetables, or other traditional dishes. Today, they make highly decorative objects that bring warmth and authenticity to a country kitchen, farmhouse interior, or collection of early French ceramics.
The surfaces display an attractive aged patina with expected wear, small glaze losses, firing imperfections, and signs of centuries of use, all of which contribute to their genuine antique character without detracting from their appeal. The earthy terracotta body and vibrant green glaze have mellowed beautifully over time, giving these bowls a particularly pleasing appearance.
Rare to find as a matching pair, they are ideal for collectors of French country antiques, rustic kitchenware, or early utilitarian ceramics. Their honest craftsmanship and appealing proportions make them equally suitable for display or practical decorative use.
Sold as a pair.
Dimensions:
Larger bowl: Ø 19 cm (7.48 in), H 12 cm (4.72 in)
Smaller bowl: Ø 18 cm (7.09 in), H 11 cm (4.33 in)