19th Century Large Glazed Terracotta Mixing Bowl

This rare early 19th-century cheese strainer is a beautiful example of traditional French rural pottery. Handcrafted in terracotta, it features a rich honey-brown glaze on the interior and rim, contrasting with the natural, unglazed base on the outside. The piece is instantly recognizable by its unique form: a wide, shallow basin with a raised central platform, designed to separate whey from curd during the cheese-making process. The slight lip on the rim and the central pedestal are both functional and decorative, reflecting the artisanal know-how of the period. This antique strainer...

This set of four antique French pots à graisse showcases the charm and utility of 19th-century rustic pottery. These earthenware pots were traditionally used in rural households to s...

A large and beautiful antique Provençal terracotta confit pot, glazed in a stunning deep green. Featuring two side handles, this pot would have originally served a very utilitarian purpose in a French kitchen, stored in a stone-lined larder or outhouse to keep all...

A very pretty 19th century glazed terracotta water pitcher, from the Provence region of southern France. Glazed inside and out in a delicious creamy beige, the exterior has been hand...

19th century salt glaze sponge ware mixing or serving bowl in pottery and in mint condition. Great size for shelf or table. This was found in M...

A painterly passata bowl from the Puglia region of Italy, 19th century. The large terracotta bowl features a glaze in spongeware effect of bright green over a buttery yellow slip on ...

French terracotta jar. Traditional large earthenware pottery jar from South West France with brown glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to conserve food....

Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. Beautiful weathered yellow glaze. Imperfections help authent...