18th Century Tournac Green Glazed Jar w/ Beautiful Timeworn Patina - 26¾"

An 18th century Tournac jar from the south of France, this substantial vessel rises on a pronounced pedestal foot with a gently swelling body and an everted rolled rim. Hand-thrown in terracotta, its form retains the subtle irregularities of the potter’s wheel, giving the silhouette a soft asymmetry. Finished in a deep emerald glaze, the surface reveals nuanced gradations from bottle green to smoky olive, with areas where the clay body peeks through. The patina is richly variegated, with glaze blistering, scattered losses, and antique chips from generations of use, further enriched by traces of moss and lichen that lend both a painterly and tactile quality, contributing to its evocative antique presence. A large drainage hole has been pierced through the base; if used as a planter, a liner is necessary. 

Tournac, a small village in the Gard region of southern France, was an important center of pottery production in the 18th century, closely linked to nearby Anduze. Its workshops were known for producing sturdy glazed earthenware vessels for everyday domestic and agricultural use. These jars were typically thrown in sections, joined by hand, and coated in a copper-based green glaze that made them both practical and visually striking. 

Evocative in an entry, conservatory, or garden room, the jar reads as a sculptural accent on its own or as a vessel for dramatic foraged branches and dried grasses. Because of the opening in the base it is ideal for dry arrangements, or it may be used for plantings with a discreet liner. Its generous scale and lyrical silhouette bring authentic French country atmosphere to both rustic and refined interiors.