Ceramic jar, French folk art, late 19th century

Earthenware jug with partial glaze, folk art work from Southwestern France (probably Périgord), late 19th – early 20th century. Elegant ovoid form with a narrow neck and pinched spout, fitted with a vertical handle. Brown-orange glaze covering the upper part and interior, with the lower section left unglazed and fire-darkened, characteristic of traditional culinary use. Unsigned (inventory mark under the base). Good overall condition, with minor chips to the base and one small chip to the rim, barely visible. H32 × D19 cm.