Late 19th-Century French Jaspé Glazed Terracotta Confit Pot - 11"

This striking late 19th-century French confit pot is crafted from terracotta and adorned with a richly marbled  jaspé glaze. Its swirling tones of ochre, chestnut, and umber create a fluid, painterly surface that reflects the artisan’s hand and technique. Decorative side handles add sculptural interest, while the pale yellow interior bears the soft patina of age. Though originally functional, its boldly expressive glaze makes it exceptionally decorative. Minor chips and wear along the rim only enhance its rustic charm and sense of history.

Traditionally used in rural kitchens to store and preserve duck or goose confit, this type of pot was prized not only for its practicality and strength, but also for the vibrant character imparted by swirl glazing, with each vessel reflecting both its functional role and the creative instincts of its maker.

Today, this confit pot offers wonderful versatility in a contemporary home. Ideal as a vase for dried flowers or herbs, or as a cachepot for fresh greenery, it also shines as a standalone decorative accent. Whether styled on a rustic kitchen shelf, garden table, or entryway console, it brings a rich, textural warmth and an authentic touch of the French countryside indoors.