Antique French Terracotta Urn Circa Early 20th Century | Large Multicolour Glazed Form

Large French urn with banded green, ochre and deep brown glaze.

The surface has heavy, honest wear with exposed clay that gives it weight and real presence.

This piece works particularly well on a console, kitchen bench or as a standalone floor piece where scale matters.

A large-bodied urn with a wide mouth, strong shoulder and tapered base.

The glaze runs in vertical bands — green through ochre into rich brown — with significant surface wear revealing the terracotta beneath. This has developed naturally over time and hasn’t been interfered with.

Originally used for preserving or storing food in rural French kitchens, and still suits similar functional or decorative settings today.

It brings structure and depth to a space without needing anything added to it.

HOW TO USE

• On a console or shelf to add height and weight

• In the kitchen for utensils or dried stems

• Layered with timber, linen and stone

• Left empty as a sculptural object

Details

Origin: France

Date: Circa early 20th century

Material: Terracotta

Finish: Hand-applied multicolour glaze

Sold as: Individual piece

Dimensions

Height: 36

Width/Diameter: 25 (widest approx. 34)

Depth: 25

Base: 15

CONDITION

Structurally solid.

Heavy surface wear consistent with age, including glaze loss and exposed clay throughout. This is part of its character and not considered a fault.

No visible structural cracks or repairs.

NOTES

• Suitable for indoor or covered outdoor use

• Recommend lining if using with water indoors

This urn sits comfortably within antique French décor, terracotta pieces, and rustic vessel collections, and works across both traditional and modern interiors.