Large French Antique Confit Pot with Yellow Glaze 12.9" manganese open form reflect its practical

open form reflect its practical purpose

sides and top

the cooler is ideal for chilling wine or champagne and makes an eye-catching centrepiece for a dining table

a common and practical adaptation that allows it to continue functioning beautifully today

Large French Antique Confit Pot with Yellow Glaze 12.9" manganese open form reflect its practicalA French antique confit pot in terracotta, dating to the late 19th century, finished with a warm yellow glaze across the upper half. The classic form features a gently tapering body, two looped side handles, and a softly everted rim. The glaze sits above the traditional fill line, where the pot would have been sealed with fat to preserve meats, leaving the lower section unglazed and porous. The surface has developed a beautifully timeworn character,