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A Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thc Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm Diameter
Gilt and Gesso
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A Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thc Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm Diameter

19th century
For Sale by Gilt and Gesso
Description

An unusually Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thC Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm diameter with Staples

A superbly stylish, substantial French green-glaze, handmade in Southern France, earthenware or terracotta tian bowl or mixing/washing bowl of considerable proportion and character, featuring a 19th century row of steel staples repair.

An attractive antique glazed kitchenware bowl for decoration, fruit, salads, miscellaneous etc, circa late mid 19th century.

An elegant large tableware item for practical kitchen use or outside dining etc.., with a striking apple green glaze interior and staples repair, with considerable decorative appeal for indoors and outdoor use.

Dimensions

Diameter 69cm

Height 24cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £35, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £60, please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Green Glazed Tian to the 19th Century.

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SA1167666
Description
An unusually Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thC Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm diameter with Staples

A superbly stylish, substantial French green-glaze, handmade in Southern France, earthenware or terracotta tian bowl or mixing/washing bowl of considerable proportion and character, featuring a 19th century row of steel staples repair.

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An attractive antique glazed kitchenware bowl for decoration, fruit, salads, miscellaneous etc, circa late mid 19th century.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior.
fig 1. A Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thc Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm Diameter

An elegant large tableware item for practical kitchen use or outside dining etc.., with a striking apple green glaze interior and staples repair, with considerable decorative appeal for indoors and outdoor use.

fig 2. A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior.
fig 2. A Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thc Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm Diameter

Dimensions

Diameter 69cm

Height 24cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £35, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £60, please enquire for Scotland.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Green Glazed Tian to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167666
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior.

A Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thc Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm Diameter

Archive II A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View V
Archive VI A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View VI
Archive VII A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View VII
Archive VIII A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View VIII
Archive IX A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View IX
Archive X A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View X
Archive XI A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View XI
Archive XII A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View XII
Archive XIII A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View XIII
Archive XIV A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior. View XIV
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A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior.
A Large South of France Tian Bowl 19thC Green Glaze Earthenware 69cm diameter
Ref: SA1167666
A large 19th-century French earthenware tian bowl featuring an unglazed cream exterior with historical iron staple repairs and a green-glazed interior.
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FAQs

A tian is a traditional French vessel crafted from earthenware, originating primarily from Provence and southern France. Historically used for preparing, cooking, and washing food, these conical basins feature a wide rim and a glazed interior.

Tian bowls are formed from thick earthenware or terracotta, finished with a heavy glaze applied to the interior surface to render it non-porous. The exterior is often left unglazed, exposing the clay, and rims frequently feature crimped or pressed decorative detailing.

Authentic 19th-century tians exhibit irregular thrown body shapes, hand-applied glaze drips along the exterior, and natural surface wear to the base. Historical staple repairs using iron brackets to bind cracks are also characteristic indicators of period utility and age.

A large tian bowl serves as a functional centrepiece on a kitchen island or rustic dining table, ideal for displaying fresh fruit or greenery. Alternatively, place it on a sideboard or as a focal vessel in an entrance hall to add texture and historical weight.

Clean the surface gently using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth, avoiding immersion in water which can degrade historical iron staples or unstable glazes. Keep the vessel in a dry environment to prevent oxidisation of any metal repairs.
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