A Duo of Antique Dieulefit Earthenware Milk Jugs w/ Drip-Glazed Band Decoration - 5½"

This pair of milk jugs has a quietly rustic presence, wheel-thrown in glazed earthenware with swirling honey and chocolate tones that softly catch the light. Their stout cylindrical forms, pinched pouring lips, and rounded strap handles speak to the honest functionality of countryside pottery from the early to mid-20th century. Made in Dieulefit, a town in southeastern France renowned for generations of utilitarian wares fired in traditional kilns, they embody the warmth and simplicity of everyday kitchen life.

Subtle blackening at the base bears witness to their original use, a gentle patina formed from being warmed directly on the stove. Further signs of age appear in small glaze losses and softened rubbing along the rims and handles, the natural result of years of handling and daily use, lending each jug depth, authenticity, and a sense of lived history. 

Now best suited for decorative use, they are beautiful displayed on open shelving, can hold a small gathering of herbs or wildflowers, or style effortlessly with cutting boards and linen on a farmhouse table or within a modern rustic vignette.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Bigger one measures approx. 5½" high x 5½" long w/ handles x 4"
Bigger one measures approx. 14cm high x 14cm long w/ handles x 10cm