{"product_id":"antique-french-terracotta-confit-pot","title":"Antique French Terracotta Confit Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSourced in \u003cspan\u003eLyon\u003c\/span\u003e, France by Atelier Terrell \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Antique \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Handmade in France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11\"W x 11\"D x 12\"H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vessel shaped by generations of simple French living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected in Lyon, this impressive 19th-century French terracotta confit pot carries the warmth and character of an object made to be used. Originally used for preserving olives and other pantry staples, its generous form and earthy brown surface have softened beautifully with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weathered finish is where much of its charm lies. Natural salt and calcium deposits have formed across the terracotta over time, creating subtle variations in texture and tone that speak to the pot's history and the life it once held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this piece for its sculptural presence. Leave it empty on a kitchen counter or open shelf, fill it with branches or dried stems, or let it anchor a collection of objects on a console or sideboard. Its simple form brings warmth and texture without feeling overly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose this confit pot because it embodies something we often look for when sourcing in France: objects made for everyday life that become more beautiful with time. Its history is visible in every variation of its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails at a glance: \u003cbr\u003e19th-century \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e· \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrench terracotta confit pot \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e· \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWarm brown weathered finish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e· \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNatural salt and calcium deposits \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e· \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTraditionally used for preserving olives and pantry staples \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e· \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSourced in Lyon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: As an antique piece, this confit pot is offered in its existing condition and may reflect the passage of time through signs of age, use, and previous handling, including repairs, natural movement, cracks, scratches, small losses, and surface variation. These qualities are part of its character and history rather than considered defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee Terms and Conditions for information about Shipping and Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Terrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52535585669410,"sku":"1025","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5567\/6962\/files\/IMG_2116.png?v=1789159060","url":"https:\/\/atelierterrell.com\/products\/antique-french-terracotta-confit-pot","provider":"Atelier Terrell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}