{"product_id":"large-ochre-glazed-terracotta-water-jug-cruche-gargoulette-19th-early-20th-c","title":"Large Ochre Glazed Terracotta Water Jug (Cruche \/ Gargoulette) — 19th–Early 20th C.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] px-2 -mx-2 pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative inline-flex gap-2 bg-bg-300 rounded-xl pl-2.5 py-2.5 break-words text-text-100 transition-all max-w-[75ch] flex-col !px-4 max-w-[85%]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-row gap-2 relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLarge Ochre Glazed Terracotta Water Jug\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA characterful antique French water jug (gargoulette) from the south of France, with the distinctive ochre-mustard glaze and warm bare terracotta body that collectors associate with rustic Provençal and southwestern pottery. Hand-thrown in earthenware and partially dipped in a rich honey-ochre glaze over the upper body, it has the classic gargoulette form — a rounded body, an arched carrying handle over the top, a small side handle, a pouring spout, and a separate filling mouth.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis design kept drinking water cool through slow evaporation against the porous unglazed clay, an ingenious method perfected over centuries of southern French living. An everyday object in rural households, it would have carried and cooled water during work in the fields and vineyards — the arched top handle made for carrying or hanging, the spout for drinking and pouring.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEstimated Origin: Southwestern France\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeriod: 19th–early 20th century\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaterial: Terracotta with honey-ochre lead glaze and natural terracotta base\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHonest condition consistent with age and rustic use. Expect glaze loss, flaking and crazing where the ochre meets the bare clay, small chips, surface mineral deposits and general wear (visible on the spout tip and glaze edges). The bare terracotta base shows wear and age. Sold as a characterful decorative antique — please review all photos as part of the description.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eApproximate Measurements: 11.8\" x 10.2\" x 7.9\" (30 x 26 x 20 cm)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atelier Martire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53159581024592,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/8135\/4576\/files\/IMG_5130.jpg?v=1781785348","url":"https:\/\/ateliermartire.com\/es\/products\/large-ochre-glazed-terracotta-water-jug-cruche-gargoulette-19th-early-20th-c","provider":"Atelier Martire ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}