19th Century French Green Glazed Cruche | Antique Jug

A small French cruche with a beautifully worn green glaze and a softly timeworn edge.

Compact in scale, with a handled form and pouring spout, it carries the kind of wear that comes from long, everyday use.

DESCRIPTION

A late 19th to early 20th century French cruche, originally used for water or wine.

Thrown in terracotta and finished in a traditional green lead glaze, the surface shows natural variation in tone, with deeper pooling around the shoulder and lighter areas through the body.

The form is simple and familiar — a rounded body, single handle, and a shaped spout for pouring.

Over time, it has developed visible signs of use, including a loss to one handle and chipping to the rim and spout. These details sit comfortably within the piece, giving it a relaxed, lived-in feel rather than taking away from it.

The interior remains fully glazed, and the piece holds together well visually, with a strong overall silhouette.

DETAILS

• France, c.1880–1920

• Green lead-glazed terracotta

• Single handle with pouring spout

• Height: 22 cm

• Width: approx. 21 cm

• Mouth diameter: 9 cm

CONDITION

Timeworn antique condition.

Loss to one handle and chipping to the rim and spout, along with general surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally stable and displays well.

HOW TO STYLE 

• On a kitchen bench with utensils or small branches

• On open shelving as a standalone piece

• Grouped with other pottery to add contrast in shape and scale