Mid-Century small French cruche w/ twisted handles & swirl glaze - stamped Vallauris 8¾"
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This tasteful petit French cruche dates from the 1950s/1960s and features dynamic splashes of brown and green glaze decorate the pot's pale yellow exterior. It features two lovely twisted handles and a spout. In earlier times, glazed terracotta waterers like these were used for fetching water from the village fountain for domestic use.
Today, this would make a delightful addition to a collection of pottery to add a touch of Provence to your home. Stamped Vallauris. Celebrated for its pottery, Vallauris is a seaside commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is located in the metropolitan area of Antibes, bordering it on its west side.
See similar example in Poteries d’Eaux, example number 4 on page 58. Amouric, Henri, et al. Water potteries: The Waters of the Earth, of the Body and of the Sky: Exhibition, Aubagne, Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, June 16-September 16, 2007. Lucie Éd., 2008.
Light wear.
Approx. overall 8¾" high x 8¼" wide x 6¾" deep
Approx. overall 22cm high x 21cm wide x 17cm deep
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