{"product_id":"antique-french-bull-head-pitcher-ceramic-circa-1950","title":"Vintage French Bull (Zoomorphic) Pitcher | Ceramic | Circa 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pieces make you smile before anything is known about them. This antique French bull pitcher (zoomorphic pitcher) is one of those pieces. It sits somewhere between folk art and functional pottery. This little pitcher was modeled as a taureau (bull) with enough personality that it stops you in your tracks. The amount of detail, those big eyes and the metal nose ring are amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely produced around 1950 in one of the pottery workshops of southern France, it belongs to a period when everyday ceramics were often allowed to be playful, expressive, and a little unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire surface has been combed into a fine texture that mimics the coat of the bull (or maybe even a bison?) with a warm brown wash settling into the grooves. The horns sweep upward  and a small metal ring passes through the nose, adding a touch of realism and whimsy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pitcher is fully functional: the muzzle forms the pouring spout and the opening on the head allows it to be filled. The handle is the swoop of the tail. The opening on the head could be blocked with a cork stopper if you would like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little zoomorphic bull pitcher is hard to ignore. Set it on a shelf and people will walk over to see it. Pick it up and it feels substantial. Use it as a pitcher and it becomes a conversation. Pieces like this remind me that good pottery does not always have to be serious. Sometimes it is enough for an object to be well made, useful, and full of character. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53643925881175,"sku":"BAR-037","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-bull-head-pitcher-ceramic-2.jpg?v=1779806559","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-bull-head-pitcher-ceramic-circa-1950","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}