Antique French pottery jug Rare ocher-glazed conscience jug Charming vintage four-handled jug Historical French ceramic artifact Timeworn yellow ocher vessel Collectible southwestern France jug Rustic traditional pottery piece Authentic 19th-century oil jug Unique cracked glazed jug Decorative French rural heritage pottery 19th-century French Conscience oil jug w/ ocher glaze & 4 handles 13½"
Antique French pottery jug
Rare ocher-glazed conscience jug
Charming vintage four-handled jug
Historical French ceramic artifact
Timeworn yellow ocher vessel
Collectible southwestern France jug
Rustic traditional pottery piece
Authentic 19th-century oil jug
Unique cracked glazed jug
Decorative French rural heritage pottery

19th-century French Conscience oil jug w/ ocher glaze & 4 handles 13½"

SKU: 20070

US$1,258
This rare 19th-century four-handled conscience jug from southwestern France showcases the beauty of traditional French pottery with its rich yellow ocher glaze and timeworn patina. The jug’s surface bears natural wear, with charming imperfections and crackling that speak to its age and history, making it a remarkable and highly collectible piece.

Conscience jugs, such as this one, were used by the church after the olive harvest to collect olive oil donations for the poor. Priests would carry these jugs, visiting local farmers and villagers to gather contributions. In return for their generosity, the priest would bless the donor's conscience, offering spiritual gratitude for their kindness.

Rope was threaded through the handles for carrying on a donkey's back. This four-handled jug serves as a unique historical artifact, embodying both the craftsmanship of southwestern France and the charitable customs of the time. It would make a striking addition to any collection, bringing with it a rich narrative of compassion and faith rooted in French rural life.

Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. Overall 13½" high x 8¾" diameter
Approx. Overall 34cm high x 22cm diameter

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