French Dark Brown Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl #403

French glazed terracotta dairy bowl with a broad utilitarian form and rich dark brown glaze. Bowls of this general type were used in household food preparation and dairy work, where the glazed surface reduced absorption into the porous earthenware.

MATERIALS: Glazed terracotta earthenware

CONDITION: Age and wear consistent with use, including glaze wear, surface variation and natural irregularities.