This globular mélard with pinched spout, an intermediary size between the large mélard and the oil jug, was meant to be suspended. Its base is rounded for this purpose, to ensure the attachment of a rope without sharp angles. The rope passing under the bottom was held from bottom to top against the pottery's belly by another transverse rope passing under the specially flared neck. The whole was suspended from a beam resembling a joist. This mélard is covered with a green glaze and a lead cover, two finishes intended to provide it with brilliance and waterproofing. Its decoration consists of finger-molded bands. The facade is adorned with a cross motif placed under the pinched spout. This reduced spout allowed for a faster, smoother flow.
This globular mélard with pinched spout, an intermediary size between the large mélard and the oil jug, was meant to be suspended. Its base is rounded for this purpose, to ensure the attachment of a rope without sharp angles. The rope passing under the bottom was held from bottom to top against the pottery's belly by another transverse rope passing under the specially flared neck. The whole was suspended from a beam resembling a joist. This mélard is covered with a green glaze and a lead cover, two finishes intended to provide it with brilliance and waterproofing. Its decoration consists of finger-molded bands. The facade is adorned with a cross motif placed under the pinched spout. This reduced spout allowed for a faster, smoother flow.
Mélard globulaire à bec – XVIIIᵉ siècle – Puy de Dôme – [PA088]

This globular mélard with pinched spout, dating back to the 18th century and originating from Puy de Dôme, was designed to be suspended from the ceiling. Its base is intentionally rounded to facilitate the attachment of a rope passing underneath without encountering sharp angles. The rope supporting the bottom was held in place from bottom to top against the pottery’s belly by another transverse rope nestled under the specially flared neck. The entire apparatus would then be suspended from a beam akin to a joist. The handles were used to tilt the pottery when pouring walnut oil, commonly used in 18th-century households for illumination. This Puy de Dôme mélard is coated with a green glaze enhanced with a lead cover, two overlapping finishes intended to provide it with both brilliance and waterproofing. Its decoration consists of finger-molded bands that follow the curvature of the belly from top to bottom. The face is adorned with a cross motif topped by a finger-molded band accentuating the pinched spout. This reduced spout allowed for a faster, smoother flow.

Dimensions:
Height: 46 cm, Diameter: 48 cm

Reference: [PA088]

The rope supporting the bottom was held from bottom to top against the pottery's belly by another transverse rope nestled under the specially flared neck. The whole was suspended from a beam resembling a joist. The handles were used to tilt this mélard when pouring walnut oil, used in the 18th century for illumination.
The rope supporting the bottom was held from bottom to top against the pottery’s belly by another transverse rope nestled under the specially flared neck. The whole was suspended from a beam resembling a joist. The handles were used to tilt this mélard when pouring walnut oil, used in the 18th century for illumination.
This globular mélard with pinched spout, an intermediary size between the large mélard and the oil jug, was designed in Auvergne in the 18th century to be suspended from the ceiling. Its base is rounded for this purpose, to ensure the attachment of a rope without sharp angles.
This globular mélard with pinched spout, an intermediary size between the large mélard and the oil jug, was designed in Auvergne in the 18th century to be suspended from the ceiling. Its base is rounded for this purpose, to ensure the attachment of a rope without sharp angles.
The spout of this mélard was pinched by the potter to achieve a faster, smoother flow when pouring walnut oil.
The spout of this mélard was pinched by the potter to achieve a faster, smoother flow when pouring walnut oil.
This mélard is covered with a green glaze and a lead cover, two finishes intended to provide it with brilliance and waterproofing. Its decoration consists of finger-molded bands. The facade is adorned with a cross motif placed under the pinched spout.
This mélard is covered with a green glaze and a lead cover, two finishes intended to provide it with brilliance and waterproofing. Its decoration consists of finger-molded bands. The facade is adorned with a cross motif placed under the pinched spout.

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