Antique white earthenware pitcher, decorated with a large black number 5 in an elegant typeface. Four sponge-painted circles form a vertical frieze on each side, repeated on the handle, while deep blue lines structure its silhouette. Its small pouring spout recalls the purpose of this popular tableware, associated with the world of old-fashioned taverns and convivial dining tables. The contrast of white, blue, and black gives it a beautiful graphic presence, as attractive on its own as it is within a collection of numbered pots. Its signs of use tell of its festive past and add the sought-after character of antique objects.
✦ Period: 19th century ✦ Origin: France ✦ Dimensions: approx. 14.5 x 8 x 12.5 cm ✦ Material: glazed earthenware with blue and black decoration ✦ Condition: Good general condition. Small chips on the rim, spout, and base, minor wear, and a hairline crack on the handle. Structurally sound, with a patina of use that adds to its charm.
Antique numbered pitcher, earthenware with sponge decoration and tavern pot for a collection of folk ceramics.
