{"product_id":"french-gargoulette-water-jug","title":"French Gargoulette Yellow Ceramic Water Jug","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFrench Gargoulette Water Jug \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e This charming antique French gargoulette likely originating from a rural pottery workshop in southwestern France, it was traditionally used to keep drinking water cool during the hot summer months. The vessel’s porous terracotta body allows gentle evaporation, naturally chilling its contents — an ingenious method perfected over centuries of southern French living.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts organic, rounded form and generous top handle reflect classic gargoulette design, intended for easy carrying or hanging in a cool spot. The two-tone glaze — a warm, honey-beige slip above and raw terracotta below — evokes the simple beauty of provincial French earthenware and adds a touch of decorative appeal to any interior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions Details:\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Origin: Southwestern France (Béarn region)\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early-20th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Terracotta with warm beige slip glaze and natural terracotta base\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with minor age-related wear, there is a hairline crack seen in handle pointed to in photo, this does not affect the use of the object and it is not fragile. \u003cbr\u003eApproximate Measurements: 20 cm height  x 17.5 cm diameter ( 8\" x 7\")\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Atelier Martire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53022324261200,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/8135\/4576\/files\/2918A48C-C3B0-45C2-B071-71E8CBF539AD_1_105_c.jpg?v=1779141922","url":"https:\/\/ateliermartire.com\/de\/products\/french-gargoulette-water-jug","provider":"Atelier Martire ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}