Antique archer's pitcher with a generous, handsome size, recognizable by its large black number 6 on a white background. Blue bands accentuate its cylindrical silhouette and pouring spout, while dark sponge-printed motifs adorn the sides and handle. This folk earthenware evokes the taverns and festive gatherings surrounding archery competitions, in the tradition of the archery guilds dating back to the Middle Ages. Its patina and antique restoration give it the character of objects long used and cherished. A beautiful presence on a kitchen shelf, a rustic sideboard, or within a collection of numbered pitchers.
✦ Period: 19th century ✦ Origin: France ✦ Dimensions: approx. 18 x 10.5 x 16.5 cm ✦ Material: glazed earthenware with blue and black decoration ✦ Condition: restoration visible at the base, piece remains solid. Small chips at the rim and spout, hairline cracks, and signs of wear from its festive past, which all contribute to its charm.
Antique earthenware pitcher, numbered archer's pot, and folk ceramic for charming decor.
