{"product_id":"glazed-terracotta-milk-bowl-tian-a-lait","title":"Glazed Terracotta Milk Bowl \/ Tian à Lait","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Glazed Terracotta Milk Bowl \/ Tian à Lait — 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique French glazed terracotta milk bowl (tian à lait or jatte), in rectangle form with a pouring lip at one end. Glazed inside in a deep ocher-amber glaze that pools and crazes over the sides, the exterior left mostly bare with smoke-clouding and fire marks from the kiln and a worn, unglazed base. Wheel-thrown in warm clay and used in the dairy to let cream rise before skimming. Rich patina throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sculptural piece of French country pottery, striking as a fruit or bread bowl, a catchall, or displayed on a shelf, table or dresser. I personally see this on a long farm table to mimic it's shape with mounds of fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated Origin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glazed terracotta (terre vernissée)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Honest condition consistent with age and dairy use — expect glaze crazing, chips and losses to the rim and lips, surface wear, smoke marks and staining. Consistent with genuine period use. Please review all photos as part of the description.\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Measurements: 14.6\" long x 9\" wide x 4.5\" high (37 x 23 x 11.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Martire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53826621866320,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/8135\/4576\/files\/13-IMG_8680.jpg?v=1792347304","url":"https:\/\/ateliermartire.com\/products\/glazed-terracotta-milk-bowl-tian-a-lait","provider":"Atelier Martire ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}