Provençal Terracotta Water Pitcher w/ Green Glaze c. 1900 - 13½"

This large terracotta water pitcher, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, features a generously rounded body finished in a deep mottled green glaze. The globular, well-potted belly rises to a short collar fitted with an arched strap handle spanning the mouth, a small side handle, and a raised spout for pouring. The surface shows lively speckling and a gentle gloss, with the foot left partially bare. Small chips to the rim, handle, and foot, scattered glaze losses and rubbing, all add to its rustic charm. This type of water pitcher belongs to the southern tradition of glazed earthenware, produced in workshops throughout Provence for carrying and cooling water. The porous clay and glossy exterior glaze worked together to temper liquids in a warm climate, while the loop handle and side spout reflect a practical village form used for generations. The vivid copper-green glaze added a lively touch to everyday life, and this example captures the functional skill and rustic charm of local potters at the turn of the century. Its sculptural silhouette and saturated color make a striking accent in a kitchen, garden room, or dining space, whether displayed on open shelving, set on a console, or filled with olive branches and dried grasses to bring texture and warmth to an interior.