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Rare 19th Century French Terracotta Walnut Oil Jug with Orange Glaze

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Rare 19th Century French Terracotta Walnut Oil Jug with Orange GlazeA superb 19th century French terracotta walnut oil jug or melard having great sculptural form and artisan quality, handmade from the brick red earth from the plains of Limagne by a talented potter of Puy de Dme in the Auvergne Rhne Alpes region, circa early 1800s. This large glazed earthenware jug with its round shaped belly, two high arching looped handles, pouring spout, and a collar around the mouth and vertical strips formed by the potter pressing

A superb 19th century French terracotta walnut oil jug or melard having great sculptural form and artisan quality, handmade from the brick red earth from the plains of Limagne by a talented potter of Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, circa early 1800s. This large glazed earthenware jug with its round shaped belly, two high arching looped handles, pouring spout, and a collar around the mouth and vertical strips formed by the potter pressing into the clay with his fingertips and imprinting curves and lines as he pleased, features a beautiful orangish glaze obtained by subtle mixtures of iron oxides and vegetable decoctions. A rare and beautiful decorative piece, this classic French walnut oil jug is highly collectible because of its colorful and hard to find orangish glaze and will be a fabulous addition to any pottery collection, adding a delightful touch of French Country charm wherever it's placed.

 

During the 18th century, the main source of energy to light everything from castles to cathedrals and humble homes to lights on the streets, was walnut oil. It was used to fuel lamps, hence the importance of oil jug storage capacity. Provincial potters would compete against one another for technical talent, originality, and trademark in the production of these practical yet decorative utilitarian jugs that were an indispensable utensil in each household to store walnut oil for household lighting. From the mid-19th century, due to the import of lighting fuel and the discovery of tin, tin and zinc pitchers replaced the clay jugs, which fell into disuse. These obsolete jugs were rediscovered after the Second World War and have since become a part of France's cultural heritage and a testimony to a craft that has died out.

Dimensions:

h - 15"

diameter - 12"

bottom - "

mouth - "

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Great pillow cases! Will buy more.
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So soft and cool on my face at night. Fit my pillows perfectly and don’t slip off. They’re thin but thick at the same time (if that makes sense), super breathable and clean well in the washing machine. I cosleep so stains happen and I love good quality fabric that doesn’t stain easily.
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Stephen Moore
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Very nice fabric
Size: Queen (20" X 30"), Color: 01 - Dark Grey, Number of Items: 2
Don't know the actual thread count but these pillow cases are made with very nice fabric. Great look and feel. Proper size. Well made. Actual color exactly as it appears in the picture.
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Port Orchard, US
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Decent quality, good color, bad shipping package
Size: King (20" X 36"), Color: 14 - Blush Pink, Number of Items: 2, Size: King (20" X 36"), Color: 14 - Blush Pink, Number of Items: 2
You pay for the quality you get. I think they’re thick & soft enough and the coloring is spot on. However, like other reviews, it was shipped not inside an Amazon box but the actual company slip packaging & the tape was already off with some of the pillow cover sticking out. They should change how they ship them, I would have given it 5 stars.
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Trice
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Well made and soft
Size: Queen (20" X 30"), Color: 09 - Slate Blue, Number of Items: 2
Very soft pillowcase. Should be wrinkle free. Good value for money.
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Worth the money
Size: King (20" X 36"), Color: 08 - Grayish Purple, Number of Items: 2
Bedsure king size pillow are soft and comfortable. They are very light weight and durable, they wash well with no color fading. The color is beautiful and a good value for the money.
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