{"product_id":"french-black-glazed-stoneware-jug","title":"Antique French Black Terracotta Gargoulette","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking antique French gargoulette in dark charcoal-black terracotta, distinguished by its generous ovoid body and elegantly curved handle terminating beside the neck. A small projecting drinking spout completes the traditional form. The hand-finished surface retains subtle irregularities, rubbing, and tonal variation that give the vessel considerable depth and character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginally made as a functional water vessel, the gargoulette is a distinctive form of traditional French earthenware designed to keep water cool. The unusually dark finish gives this example a particularly graphic, sculptural quality while retaining the rustic character of Provençal pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8\"dia x 11.5\"H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed Stoneware\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8\"dia x 11.5\"H","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51400759345375,"sku":"CL-6-2609","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5722\/5609\/files\/antique-french-black-terracotta-gargoulette.webp?v=1789752836","url":"https:\/\/www.thenicholsongallery.com\/products\/french-black-glazed-stoneware-jug","provider":"The Nicholson Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}