Ochre-glazed French "poêlon" or skillet from Vallauris

Dating from the start of the twentieth century, this "poêlon" or cooking skillet comes from Vallauris, France. This handled terracotta pot features a lovely ochre glaze exterior and deeper red-orange glaze on the inside. It is stamped with its maker's mark and the number 8 below the pouring beak. The number likely indicates the size of the pot.

Celebrated for its pottery, Vallauris is a seaside commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is located in the metropolitan area of Antibes, bordering it on its west side. A delightful piece to add to a collection of French pottery. 

See similar examples on pages 156-157 of Terres de Feu. Amouric, Henri, et al. Terres de Feu, de Lumière et de Songes ...: Dans Le Midi Français, Xe-XXE Siècles. Agglomération Pays d’Aubagne, 2010.