French White Confit Pot

An antique French confit pot (pot à confit) of ovoid form with a pair of loop handles at the shoulder and a wide mouth. Glazed in a soft creamy white tin/lead glaze over a warm buff earthenware body, the glaze finely crazed and age-toned, the unglazed foot showing the bare clay. Traditionally these were glazed only on the upper body, the lower half left bare to sit in the cool of a larder while storing preserved meat.

A sculptural piece of French country pottery, lovely on a shelf, table or dresser, or for floral arrangements. 

Details:

Details:

Estimated Origin: France
Period: 19th / early 20th century
Material: Glazed earthenware
Condition: Honest condition consistent with age — expect overall crazing, age-toning, light staining, glaze wear and minor chips. Please note: noticeable scratching to the glaze surface, visible in photos. Consistent with genuine period use. Please review all photos as part of the description.
Approximate Measurements: 19 cm high x 21 cm wide x 18 cm deep (7.5" x 8.3" x 7.1").