Antique French Oval Terracotta Casserole Dish with Lid

Beautiful antique French oval terracotta casserole dish with its original matching lid, dating from approximately 1900-1930. Finished in a warm honey-yellow glaze with subtle green tones around the rim, this rustic cooking vessel has developed a wonderful patina through decades of use.

Originally intended for slow-cooked dishes, stews, confit, and oven-roasted meals, the dish now also serves as an attractive decorative piece in a country, farmhouse, or French provincial interior.

The interior shows authentic signs of use that reflect its history and character. The lid fits well and features its original decorative knob.

Features

• France, circa 1900-1930
• Oval terracotta casserole dish with matching lid
• Warm honey-yellow glaze
• Original patina and signs of use
• Suitable as decorative kitchenware
• Good antique condition consistent with age and use

Size: 34 x 21 x 15cm