{"product_id":"antique-french-confit-pot-brown-glaze-yellow-slip-decor-mid-19th-c","title":"Antique French Confit Pot | Brown Glaze with Yellow Slipwork | Mid 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique French confit pot is special for many reasons, but the one that stands out is the decoration. Most pots à graisse (grease pots) like this were glazed in yellow, mustard, green or brown colors. They were the workhorses made for the French country kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has something extra: a glossy brown upper glaze with a freehand yellow slip design running around the shoulder. That little wavy band gives the whole piece a more personal, decorative feeling. Someone wanted this on display in their kitchen when it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique French confit pot likely dates from the mid 19th century, around 1840 to 1870. It is consistent with regional French country pottery from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made for storing preserved foods such as duck confit, rillettes and rendered fat under a sealing layer. The lower terracotta half was left unglazed, a traditional choice for pots that were stored in cool cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pot carries a warmth not usually found in similar pottery. It is truly a lovely example of traditional French pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would be beautiful holding the fresh flowers from the market, wooden spoons or other cooking utensils or just placed on a shelf. The brown glaze and yellow slip bring a warmth that feels completely at home in a French country kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53673635316055,"sku":"CER-113","price":435.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-confit-pot-brown-glaze-yellow-slip-2.jpg?v=1780812917","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-confit-pot-brown-glaze-yellow-slip-decor-mid-19th-c","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}