French 20th Century Painted Grape-Picking Hod

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Made in France around 1900, this grape-picking hod has later painted decoration. A hod of this type was a practical … Read more Made in France around 1900, this grape-picking hod has later painted decoration. A hod of this type was a practical vessel used in the wine harvest to carry picked grapes, typically worn on the back, and surviving examples are now valued as decorative objects with strong rural character. The later paint decoration adds colour and interest to the original working form. The vessel's shaped body reflects its original purpose, designed to be carried during the grape harvest. Now appreciated decoratively, the hod suits display in a kitchen, garden room, or dining room, where it can stand as a sculptural object, hold dried stems or greenery, or serve as a characterful container. Its association with the French wine harvest gives it appeal in country and wine-themed interiors. The combination of an authentic working form with decorative paint makes it a distinctive rustic accent. See less