{"product_id":"petite-antique-cream-glazed-pot-with-twist-lock-lid-and-mellow-patina-31-2","title":"Petite Antique Cream-Glazed Pot with Twist-Lock Lid and Mellow Patina - 3½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis petite antique earthenware pot has a softly rounded, slightly barrel-shaped body with a narrow base and a warm cream glaze that has mellowed to a soft sandy beige. Fine crazing covers the surface, with darker speckling and subtle variations in tone that give it a beautifully aged appearance. Its original domed lid is topped with a small rounded knob and features a clever twist-lock mechanism, allowing it to turn beneath two overhanging sections of the rim to hold it securely in place. Although its original purpose remains unknown, this careful design suggests it may have been intended to protect small quantities of something precious, perhaps spices or medicinal preparations. Small chips, glaze wear and darker age marks, particularly around the rim and knob, reflect its long use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe softly mottled, finely crazed cream glaze, gently tapered shape and timeworn surface give this little pot a lovely rustic charm and a wonderful sense of age. Its diminutive size only adds to its charm, whether displayed among antique pottery on a kitchen shelf, used to hold little keepsakes on a bedside table, or tucked into a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n Two other similar antique lidded pots are also available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/petite-antique-cream-glazed-pot-with-twist-lock-lid-and-beautiful-crazed-patina-41-4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Petite Antique Lidded Pot\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/petite-antique-covered-earthenware-pot-with-crackled-eggshell-glaze-43-4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Antique Lidded Pot\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, each with its own distinctive patina, and they make a charming little collection. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 3½\" high x 2¾\" diameter \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 9cm high x 7cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55266450211154,"sku":"26078","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC01089_16e74cd6-7a7d-4690-aed6-99f761380e51.jpg?v=1793358833","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/petite-antique-cream-glazed-pot-with-twist-lock-lid-and-mellow-patina-31-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}