{"product_id":"antique-french-honey-glazed-terracotta-confit-pot-with-old-pencil-markings-121-4","title":"Antique French Honey-Glazed Terracotta Confit Pot w\/ Old Pencil Markings - 12¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis late 19th to early 20th century French confit pot is distinguished by its luminous honey-coloured glaze, which sits above a pale, chalky terracotta body. On one side, a generous glaze run descends from the rim across the unglazed section below, a natural result of the firing process that lends the piece a distinctive character and individuality. Adding to its appeal are faint pencil inscriptions still visible on the surface, subtle traces of its working life that enhance its authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9bea3337-b528-48ba-bf26-f5ee62f358ad-24\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9bea3337-b528-48ba-bf26-f5ee62f358ad-24\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9bea3337-b528-48ba-bf26-f5ee62f358ad-24\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-51\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0fc643cb-396d-4127-8c06-c2fa8f347f5a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTraditionally, confit pots were used in southwestern France to preserve meats such as duck or goose before refrigeration became widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe glazed upper section provided a protective surface, while the porous lower section helped keep the contents cool when stored in a cellar. Today, pieces such as this are valued not only for their history but also for their decorative presence. Whether displayed on a kitchen shelf, farmhouse table, or within a collection of antique pottery, it brings a sense of provenance, warmth, and understated French country charm to an interior. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 12¼\" high x 11¾\" wide w\/ handles x 9¾\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 31cm high x 30cm wide w\/ handles x 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53761944977746,"sku":"24294","price":592.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC09840_277b68db-66e4-4ba2-9e21-d12a0d4ada71.jpg?v=1781604514","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/antique-french-honey-glazed-terracotta-confit-pot-with-old-pencil-markings-121-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}