Small Cream and Green-Glazed Terracotta Pot from the French–Spanish Border Region Circa 1900 - 8¼"

This petite glazed terracotta pot, with its tapered, bulbous form, short neck, and rounded lip, dates from the late 19th to early 20th century and likely originates from a workshop in the border region between southern France and northern Spain, an area where ceramic traditions closely overlapped. The surface presents a warm cream ground brushed with soft green washes, creating a gentle, mottled effect. Tiny ring handles sit high on the shoulders, likely intended to take a cord, and a potter’s mark is visible on the front. The piece is pleasingly timeworn, with small chips and scattered glaze losses consistent with age, while retaining a softly glossy finish.

Charming on open shelving or a console, it brings a gentle Mediterranean note to a kitchen, garden room, or entryway. Style it as a bud vase for seasonal stems, leave it empty as a sculptural accent, or repurpose it to hold utensils or brushes. Its soft palette and rounded silhouette add quiet character, pairing beautifully with natural wood, stone, and linen. To explore a similar pot with the same rustic charm, you can find another example available here.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 8¼" high x 7½" diameter
Approx. overall 21cm high x 19cm diameter