{"product_id":"antique-green-glazed-terracotta-wall-benitier-83-4","title":"Antique Green Glazed Terracotta Wall Benitier - 8¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA French domestic wall-mounted holy water font in green glazed terracotta, the round plaque cast in relief with a tender scene of blessing or baptism beneath an arched surround, above a hemispherical basin with a scalloped rim. The glaze shows lively tonal variation, with deeper pooling to one side, enhancing its depth and visual interest. The plaque is pierced at the top for hanging. The reverse is incised “Poterie du Château de Congy,” placing its production in the Marne region of northern France. It shows age-related chips and losses along the scalloped border, contributing to its authentic antique character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDomestic holy water fonts were a familiar presence in Catholic homes throughout 19th-century France, typically placed near an entry for a simple gesture of blessing when leaving or returning. Graceful in an entryway or above a bedside table, this font can anchor a small devotional vignette or integrate into a gallery wall of folk art and vernacular ceramics. Its serene tone pairs beautifully with limestone, plaster, and linen backdrops, while the relief scene adds a quiet narrative presence. It may be used traditionally with holy water, or simply as a decorative niche for a sprig of dried lavender or a cherished rosary. \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 8¾\" high x 7\" wide x 2¾\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 22cm high x 18cm wide x 7cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53186745860434,"sku":"24364","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC00714_85f69e97-d489-476f-a69f-248498e0e7c2.jpg?v=1776084878","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/antique-green-glazed-terracotta-wall-benitier-83-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}