I've developed a great weakness for marbled glazing of every sort--on precious mochaware of course, but pretty terrific on these more rustic 19th century French pitchers, too. And as spring flowers finally start to shoot up, this is the time of year I want to scoop up vessels of every sort to fill with them; these feel especially suited for wild flowers on a farm table, but right now perfect for just about to bloom daffodils. This type of French pottery is I believe correctly referred to as Jaspé, originating in the Savoie region of south-eastern France and typically dating to the later 19th-early 20th century.
Larger: 5" t x 4 3/8" d x 6 1/4" across at spout. Smaller: 4 1/8" t x 3 3/4" d x 5 1/4" across at spout. General wear, a few minor rim chips, and the larger shows an old repair to one side of the spout, with some greening to the old repainting on the interior, which feels all of a piece with it; these were made as utilitarian pieces and meant to be used. Very complementary so sold as a pair.
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