Large French Antique Terracotta Pot (Ponne) – Early 19th Century, South West France bread basket freely painted floral motif

freely painted floral motif

Material: Copper and wrought iron

Date: Circa 1980s

Vintage Spanish Earthenware Lebrillo Bowl with Blue and Green Hand-Painted Decoration Details:

or simply displayed amongst other rustic French ceramics

Large French Antique Terracotta Pot (Ponne) – Early 19th Century, South West France bread basket freely painted floral motifA substantial early 19th century French antique terracotta pot, known as a ponne (salting pot), sourced in the Bordeaux region and likely Charentais in origin. Traditionally used for preserving meat in salt or brine, these broad clay vessels were an essential part of rural domestic life across South West France. Their generous rounded form and thick rolled rim were designed for durability, often covered with cloth or parchment and kept cool in a