Rustic Provençal French Hand-Painted Faience Terrine with Bird & Botanical Motif

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French Hand-Painted Faience Terrine – Rustic Provençal Style – Bird & Botanical Motifs – 19th-Century Tradition : This is a … Read more French Hand-Painted Faience Terrine – Rustic Provençal Style – Bird & Botanical Motifs – 19th-Century Tradition : This is a charming French faience terrine, hand-painted in a rustic or Provençal style, likely inspired by traditional Moustiers or Quimper craftsmanship. It features a rounded form with a domed lid, crowned by a stylized fruit-shaped knob—evoking a lemon or apple—painted in yellow and green. The body and lid are richly adorned with: Botanical motifs: green foliage and stylized black fruits Geometric patterns: vertical red, blue, and yellow stripes framing the decorative panels Animal motif: a painted bird medallion on the front, in tones of blue, red, and black, perched on a branch Hand-painted cobalt blue side handles, small and curved The color palette reflects the best of southern French faience: cobalt blue, olive green, ocre yellow, and warm red tones. The glaze features fine craquelure, characteristic of age and traditional kiln firing, adding to the object's authenticity and charm. This piece is not only functional as a serving terrine, but also decorative—a perfect accent in country kitchens, traditional interiors, or rustic-inspired settings. Key Features: Hand-painted French faience terrine Rustic Provençal style, likely inspired by Moustiers or Quimper Decorated with botanical, geometric, and bird motifs Stylized fruit knob on lid Fine glaze craquelure throughout Crafted in southern France, 19th–early 20th century style Ideal as tableware or decorative object Keywords: faience terrine, French country pottery, hand-painted faience, rustic tableware, Quimper style, Moustiers faience, antique French ceramics, Provençal kitchen décor. This terrine is a testament to the artisanal spirit of traditional French pottery—an elegant, authentic piece full of life and history. See less