Large yellow & brown jaspé pitcher 11"

A very large jaspé glaze pitcher from the early twentieth century. The marbled glaze (jaspé) includes yellow and browns. It was likely made in the coastal town of Vallauris and would have been used for serving water at the table, filling basins etc.

The ceramics industry in Vallauris, a town on the French Riviera, experienced a significant resurgence in the mid-20th century, primarily due to Pablo Picasso's arrival in 1946. Collaborating with the Madoura workshop, Picasso produced thousands of innovative ceramic pieces, which attracted other artists such as Roger Capron and Robert Picault. These artists contributed to Vallauris's reputation with their modernist designs and bold techniques. The 1950s and 60s are often regarded as the golden age of Vallauris ceramics, characterized by a vibrant community of artists and designers.