Antique earthenware archer’s mug, decorated with vertical friezes of stylized blue flowers framing the number 3 in black. Two bands accentuate its cylindrical shape, while its handle echoes the blue accents of the design. This piece of folk pottery evokes the conviviality of festivals and gatherings of archery societies, heirs to a tradition of guilds and competitions dating back to the Middle Ages. Its small size, the nuances of its blue, and its patina give it an endearing presence, perfect for a display cabinet or a collection of numbered pots. Its signs of wear contribute to the charm of this object with its festive past.
✦ Period: 19th century ✦ Origin: France ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9 x 7 x 10.5 cm ✦ Material: glazed earthenware with blue floral decoration ✦ Condition: patina and signs of wear, small chips on the rim and base, fine crazing of the glaze. Sturdy overall, retaining beautiful decor and all its antique character.
A small antique mug with blue flowers for lovers of folk ceramics and collectibles related to archery traditions.
