{"product_id":"18th-century-antique-french-terracotta-walnut-oil-jar-dordogne","title":"18th Century Antique French Terracotta Walnut Oil Jar | Dordogne","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully characterful \u003cstrong\u003e18th-century French terracotta walnut oil jar\u003c\/strong\u003e, originating from the Dordogne region of south-west France and dating from the 1700s.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown locally as a \u003cem\u003ecruche\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ejarre à huile\u003c\/em\u003e, vessels such as this were practical pieces of rural household pottery, traditionally used for storing precious walnut oil. Walnuts have long been an important part of life in the Dordogne, where the oil was historically produced for cooking, preserving and everyday household use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade from terracotta, this exceptional example has a beautifully rounded form with integral handles and a wonderfully timeworn surface. Centuries of use have created an extraordinary patina of warm ochre, earthy terracotta and dark markings, giving the jar the depth and character that simply cannot be replicated in a newly made piece. The surviving fabric cover and wooden element at the opening add further interest to its wonderfully primitive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around \u003cstrong\u003e300 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is much more than a decorative vessel; it is a genuine piece of French rural history. Today, its sculptural form and beautifully imperfect surface make it particularly striking displayed on a console, kitchen table or open shelving, either alone or amongst a collection of antique French pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eApprox.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18th Century \/ 1700s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDordogne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic antique utilitarian vessel dating from the 1700s. Its irregularities, historic marks, glaze variation, surface wear and beautifully aged patina have developed through centuries of use and are integral to its character and provenance. We would recommend using it as a decorative object rather than as a vessel for liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58410987782408,"sku":"58410987782408","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/8E8F4BC2-7CBF-4C3F-80D9-6F0D46E2EDC7_1_102_a_8bab87b1-c3d2-42be-b1b6-c01381cb50df.jpg?v=1786371945","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/18th-century-antique-french-terracotta-walnut-oil-jar-dordogne","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}