Small French Lidded Terracotta Water / Wine Carrier / Flagon
Beautiful traditional Small French terracotta water flagon. This beautiful pot has a lovely dark ochre / mustard coloured glaze to the top half with the bottom half of the pot unglazed and therefore porous to allow natural cooling of the water / wine inside the pot keeping the contents fresh. The glazing on the inside of the pot is slightly lighter. These water / wine flagons were used by farmers and wine growers when they went to work in the fields they would have been filled with water or wine and used throughout the day whenever refreshment was needed. It has a substantial handle on the top for carrying and a small handle to the side to aid pouring. Comes with a lid. This flagon is in excellent condition with no chip or cracks. Sizes: Height - cm Width from spout to side handle - cm Width at base - 3.5" / 9cm Circumference - cm Weight - 2.4lbs / 1.09kgs This is a really beautiful, traditional French Flagon that is in an exceptionally good condition and would look amazing in any country kitchen, conservatory or patio. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR ALL THINGS FRENCH!  Please note: Postage is from France. If you are outside of the EU, then please contact me for postage costs (Before Bidding)  All items are tracked / insured / signed for and you will be informed when your item is posted with your tracking reference number. All of my items are sent from France. Please note that although my items are sent out quickly, postage can sometimes be delayed due to customs checks, postal strikes, bank holidays, general volume during the Christmas period etc etc.  My average of 7 - 10 working days is a guide only.  Please be patient and please monitor the tracking information that will be provided to you on the day of posting. Any questions, please feel free to use the ask seller button. Pour plus d'information ou acheter,