A 19th C French Terra Cotta Yellow Ochre and Green Glazed Confit Jar

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Traditionally crafted in southwestern France, this hand-thrown earthenware pot à confit features a warm yellow ochre glaze with scattered copper-green … Read more Traditionally crafted in southwestern France, this hand-thrown earthenware pot à confit features a warm yellow ochre glaze with scattered copper-green 'kiln runs', incidental drips off of other vessels in the kiln. Dimensions: 10" H x 9" W from handle to handle, jar opening 7" diameter.

The jar retains a Camard label affixed to the base. Camard is the respected Paris-based fine art and antiques logistics firm that serves leading dealers and exhibitors within the city's renowned antique markets (including Paul Bert Serpette and Clignancourt) providing a documented connection to the French antiques trade.

Historically, confit jars were used to preserve duck, goose, and other meats beneath a protective layer of rendered fat. Their characteristic half-glazed upper body and unglazed base allowed the vessels to be stored in cool cellars or partially buried, helping maintain a consistent temperature while protecting their contents. See less