Early 20th Century Southwest France Yellow Glazed Confit Pot- 7½"

This petite confit pot from southwest France dates to the early twentieth century and carries the warm glow of a farmhouse kitchen. Hand thrown in earthenware, it has an ovoid body with a rolled lip and twin loop handles. The upper half is coated in a glossy ochre glaze that gathers and settles in places, creating gentle ridges and darker-toned accents where the glaze thickened during firing, while the lower half is left bare in softly weathered terracotta.  Such jars were traditionally used to store preserved meats in cool cellars, the glazed shoulder protecting the contents from moisture and pests while the unglazed base allowed the vessel to breathe. Its surface bears the marks of long use, including fine crazing, scattered kiln touches, minor rim wear, and natural patination, all contributing to its quiet, rustic appeal.

A charming accent for open shelving or a countertop vignette, it brings golden warmth to a kitchen, dining room, or sunroom. Style it as a simple vessel for dried herbs or branches, use it as a cachepot, or keep utensils at the ready beside the range. Its mellow color pairs beautifully with stone, wood, and patinated metals, and it sits comfortably on its own or grouped with other yellow and natural clay pottery for a relaxed, collected look.