{"product_id":"late-19th-century-languedoc-double-spouted-kanti-pitcher-in-terracotta-91-2","title":"Late 19th century Languedoc double spouted Kanti pitcher in terracotta - 9½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA charming double-spouted \u003cem\u003eKanti \u003c\/em\u003epitcher in glazed terracotta from the Languedoc region in south-west France, late 19th century. The ovoid body rises from a small foot to a closed top with an integral loop handle and two short spouts, the slimmer intended for drinking and the broader for filling and pouring. A pale straw yellow ground is enlivened by a flowing demi-glaze in blue-green and ochre that pools and drips around the lower body, revealing warm clay tones at the base.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKanti pitchers belong to the regional \u003cem\u003epoterie utilitaire\u003c\/em\u003e of Occitan France and align closely with the Catalan cantir, a closed-top cruche designed for fetching and serving water from the village fountain. Their practical form, with a sipping beak and separate pour spout, kept contents clean while the earthenware body moderated temperature. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece reads as a sculptural accent for a kitchen dresser, open shelving, or a farmhouse console, where its soft palette and tactile glaze add warmth. It pairs well with other French terre cuite, woven baskets, and weathered woods, and can serve as a vessel for dried stems or olive branches. In a contemporary setting, place it on a marble countertop or entry table to introduce an authentic note of Languedoc country style without overwhelming the space. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 9½\" high x 8\" wide x 7\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 24cm high x 20cm wide x 18cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53961378201938,"sku":"24952","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC09042_2868f4b9-3ec1-4154-a1ea-8b36f0c79123.jpg?v=1783597707","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/late-19th-century-languedoc-double-spouted-kanti-pitcher-in-terracotta-91-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}