This glazed terracotta water jug comes from a countryside workshop in Brioude, Haute-Loire, France. This type of Auvergnat pottery workshop operated only in winter when farmers were free from fieldwork. The clay is red due to its natural iron oxide content. This raw clay was grogged, meaning it was mixed with river sand and crushed fired clay.
This glazed terracotta water jug comes from a countryside workshop in Brioude, Haute-Loire, France. This type of Auvergnat pottery workshop operated only in winter when farmers were free from fieldwork. The clay is red due to its natural iron oxide content. This raw clay was grogged, meaning it was mixed with river sand and crushed fired clay.
Peasant Water Jug in Glazed Terracotta – 19th Century – Auvergne – [PA078]
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This glazed terracotta water jug originates from a countryside workshop in Brioude, Haute-Loire, France. This type of Auvergnat pottery workshop operated only in winter when farmers were free from fieldwork. The clay is red due to its natural iron oxide content. This raw clay was grogged, meaning it was mixed with river sand and crushed fired clay. Traces of vegetation, twigs that burned during firing, can be observed. This jug beautifully expresses the farmers’ sensitivity when creating shapes and decorations, crafted here with kaolin. Despite using thick clay, they achieved remarkably refined pottery. Note the seamless fusion of the handle into the body, ensuring a good grip and solidity. The glaze around the spout and entrance is intended to make the piece waterproof, precisely in areas receiving and distributing water. The tall spout optimizes the filling of this generous, orangish jug.

Dimensions:
Height: 31 cm, Diameter: 28 cm

Reference: [PA078]

This water jug beautifully expresses the sensitivity of farmers in the village of Brioude in Auvergne when creating shapes and decorations for their pottery during winter. Traces of vegetation, twigs that burned during firing, are observable.
This water jug beautifully expresses the sensitivity of farmers in the village of Brioude in Auvergne when creating shapes and decorations for their pottery during winter. Traces of vegetation, twigs that burned during firing, are observable.
Note the graceful fusion of the handle into the body, ensuring a secure grip and durability.
Note the graceful fusion of the handle into the body, ensuring a secure grip and durability.
Using thick clay, these peasant potters from Brioude in Haute-Loire managed to create remarkably refined pottery.
Using thick clay, these peasant potters from Brioude in Haute-Loire managed to create remarkably refined pottery.
The glaze around the spout and entrance is designed to make the piece waterproof, precisely in areas receiving and distributing water.
The glaze around the spout and entrance is designed to make the piece waterproof, precisely in areas receiving and distributing water.
The spout is very tall to optimize the filling of this generous, orangish jug.
The spout is very tall to optimize the filling of this generous, orangish jug.