{"product_id":"antique-french-pine-resin-pot-terracotta-10032218","title":"Antique French Resin Pot Terracotta Pine Sap Collection Vessel 10032218","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eFrench Resin Pot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic antique French resin pot represents a significant piece of traditional forestry heritage from France's once-thriving pine resin industry. These specialized collecting vessels were essential tools used to gather pine sap directly from tree trunks, a practice that has now almost completely disappeared from French forestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from rustic terracotta clay, this weathered vessel displays distinct earth tones with natural orange-brown coloring on the exterior surfaces transitioning to rich burgundy-red glazing throughout the interior. The distinctive conical funnel shape was specifically designed for efficient resin collection from pine trees. Decades of working use have created an authentic patina with natural wear patterns, mineral deposits, and atmospheric staining that document its functional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot measures 11.5cm in height by 15.5cm in diameter (4.5\" x 6.1\") and exhibits genuine signs of age and use including surface wear, color variations, and accumulated residue from its resin collecting purpose. The rustic condition enhances its historical authenticity and demonstrates its working provenance in French pine forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis functional artifact serves today as a distinctive decorative piece or specialized collectible representing France's traditional forestry practices and rural industrial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% of my items are tariff-free to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-optimised --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54372049322328,"sku":"325094187994_D628","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_5d0eebfe-72ea-4f58-9377-bf6d8626b93c.jpg?v=1775805896","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/antique-french-pine-resin-pot-terracotta-10032218","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}