French stoneware – 19th century – Provence
Antique French Provençal stoneware mixing bowl in the classic warm ochre-yellow hue.
This sturdy bowl is crafted from robust French stoneware/terracotta and features an ochre-yellow glaze on the interior. Historically, these bowls were used in kitchens across Southern France for food preparation, kneading dough, mixing salads, or preserving fruits and vegetables.
Today, they make a striking decorative statement on a dining table or in the kitchen, while also serving as a practical fruit bowl.
Period: circa 1890–1920 (late 19th to early 20th century)
Dimensions:
Diameter: 28 cm
Height: 13 cm
Due to the passage of time, the bowl shows signs of use and imperfections in the glaze, along with beautiful crazing and patina.
