Small Antique French Provençal Tian Bowl, c. 1870–1900
Description
Southern France — Provence (likely Var or Vaucluse), late 19th century
Known as Plat à tian en terre vernissée... or simply tian provençal.
From a kitchen where dinner stayed in the oven for hours.
This 19th-century Provençal tian was made for slow cooking — vegetables layered, olive oil added, then pushed into a wood-fired oven and forgotten until evening. The glazed interior carries the memory of meals, while the raw clay exterior handled the heat.
Not a serving dish. A cooking life.
Very Good - in beautiful antique condition, with lots of patina, character and age... just the way we like it!
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Additional info
Location
Sourced in Northern Barcelona, Cataluña
Styling
This one styles best close to where people live — not formal decor.
Think:
- wooden spoon holder
- salt cellar (or garlic keeper)
- countertop olive bowl
- coffee pod holder (or spoon holder... chic!)
- small herb plant
It belongs anywhere where it can be seen, perfect size... not too small, but definitely not too big.
It used to hold the meal — now it belongs where the cooking still happens.
Repairs
No repairs have been done to this product
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What are the descriptions of item's conditions?
EXCELLENT: Basically brand new—it's like the item never even had a life before you! No signs of wear, use, or washing. If there’s a flaw hiding somewhere, we'll spill the beans in the description.
VERY GOOD: Looks like it’s barely been touched. A few minor signs of love, but still in prime vintage condition. Any little quirks? We’ll tell you all about them in the description.
GOOD: This item has lived a little, but it’s still rocking it. Expect some fading, light stains, or a bit of piling, but it’s got plenty of life left. Any noticeable quirks? You’ll find them in the description, we promise.
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Any notable flaws or repairs will be noted under item's condition.
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