{"product_id":"alsatian-cream-glazed-pitcher-with-flowers","title":"Antique French Faience Pitcher | Hand-Painted Polychrome Floral | Mid 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique French pichet is exactly the kind of faïence pottery that stops you mid aisle at a brocante. The soft cream tin glaze is hand painted with loose floral decoration in cobalt blue, ochre, and copper green, a palette you see across regional French faience from the mid 19th century. No maker’s mark visible, just a really beautiful piece of country pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is simple and full of character. Deep wheel throwing rings still show inside, the spout is pinched by hand, and the unglazed terracotta foot was pared at the wheel before firing. The painted flowers and little fern sprigs have that quick confident brushwork that only comes from repetition and experience. It's a wonderful pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kind of French water jug sat on farmhouse tables for generations holding wine or water for everyday meals. Today it looks just as good filled with flowers, sitting beside a stack of old plates, or standing alone on a counter. The silhouette and glaze really do most of the work here. A lovely old piece that feels unmistakably French the second you see it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52587069079895,"sku":"CER-070","price":625.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-faience-style-creamware-water-jug-handled-2.jpg?v=1768913973","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/alsatian-cream-glazed-pitcher-with-flowers","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}