{"product_id":"french-brown-glazed-terracotta-bowl-10-copy","title":"French Dark Brown Glazed Terracotta Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the quiet beauty of old European kitchens into your home with this antique French Tien pottery bowl, originally used throughout rural France as a cream separation bowl (pancheon). Milk would rest inside the glazed vessel while cream naturally rose to the surface before being poured from the small lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts warm coffee brown body, aged glaze, and authentic wear tell the story of generations of practical use—details impossible to replicate and cherished by collectors of antique European pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these historic vessels are admired as decorative objects, fruit bowls, kitchen accents, or sculptural pieces styled within French farmhouse, European country, rustic, or modern organic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Tien bowls served an essential role in French dairy households. The glazed interior helped prevent milk absorption while allowing the cream to separate naturally before pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat was once everyday utility has become a treasured reminder of European rural life.\u003cbr\u003eStyling Ideas\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fruit display\u003cbr\u003e✓ Kitchen island styling\u003cbr\u003e✓ Open shelving\u003cbr\u003e✓ European farmhouse décor\u003cbr\u003e✓ Coffee table vignette\u003cbr\u003e✓ Decorative bowl display\u003cbr\u003e✓ Collectors of antique French pottery\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glazed terracotta earthenware\u003cbr\u003eEra: 19th century \/ Antique \u003cbr\u003eColor: Warm terracotta glaze with natural tones\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 16\"\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis antique bowl shows authentic wear consistent with age and historic use, including glaze wear and interior surface variation acquired through decades of use. These imperfections are considered part of its character and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips with care from California. Please reach out with any questions—we’re happy to help you find the right piece for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lockeford Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42288064036946,"sku":"EU19A-CRM-403","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/6055\/2018\/files\/IMG_9031crop_b155f2f5-5f3d-40c0-88ef-e8f980cc893c.jpg?v=1783627430","url":"https:\/\/lockefordhome.com\/products\/french-brown-glazed-terracotta-bowl-10-copy","provider":"Lockeford Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}