19th French Olive Oil Crock, 12" French Matt Beige Grey Brown Stoneware Demijohn, Mottled Stoneware French Oil Pithcer or Jug, Wabi Sabi popular Pot

I am offering this lovely large antique French stoneware pitcher or demijohn sourced from a brocante here in southern France and dating back to the end of the 19th to beginning of the 20th century.

This traditional handmade pot was designed to store olive oil or other oils such as nut oil. These vessels were perfect for keeping olive oil cool and protected from sunshine therefore ensuring the oil does not become rancid.

The stoneware has a wonderful mottled glaze that is now mostly matt with colours varying from cream to grey and then chestnut with darker splodges of brown.

A statement antique to add bags of rustic French charm!

A shapely form, perfectly Wabi Sabi!

Approx -
Height - 12", 31 cms
Max width - 9", 23 cms
Weight - 6.32 lbs or 2.87 kgs

Condition - Signs of age and use. Good condition with just some minor chips to base rim with a couple of pits to the clay. The shape of the body is not perfect but leans and is sort of dented! Please refer to photos. NB Cork is not original.

Shipping includes tracking, delivery usually 10-14 business days worldwide. A signature is required so please provide your PHONE NUMBER when ordering. This shipping is not available to P O BOX addresses, please contact me for an alternative. Contact me to add insurance.

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For Europe I can Mondial Relay, message for price as it is country specific.

I am happy to combine items where feasible and happy to answer questions. I refund shipping overages. popular