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French Terracotta Tian Bowl with Yellow Glaze
French Terracotta Tian Bowl with Yellow Glaze
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This item is an antique French "Tian" bowl (also referred to as a gresale or confit bowl, traditionally handmade in regions like Provence and Southwest France during the 19th century. These rustic terracotta vessels feature a distinctive conical shape, sturdy loop handles, and a yellow-ochre glazed interior designed to protect the clay. This piece likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1880–1910, based on its wheel-thrown terracotta body, hand-applied loop handles, ochre-glazed interior, unglazed exterior, and characteristic irregularities of traditional French utilitarian pottery. Measures approximately 10½" D x 5" H.
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