Antique Savoyard Spongeware Pitcher with Drip Glaze

This antique spongeware pitcher from Savoie, France dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and features a vibrant yellow slip with green and brown sponge-applied glaze. Hand-thrown in thick, sandy clay with a pinched spout and generous handle, it shows typical signs of age and use—most notably surface wear and glaze imperfections from the original firing. A true example of alpine utilitarian pottery, this piece was likely used for milk or cider in a rural kitchen. A beautifully rustic addition to any French country or farmhouse interior.

📍 Origin
Savoie, France
 
📅 Date
Circa 1880–1910
 
📐 Dimensions
18 cm H x 15 cm
W 7.1 in H x 5.9 in W
 
⚖️ Weight
0.7 kg
1.54 lbs