{"product_id":"french-terracotta-tian-bowl-provence-vintage-pottery-cicada-1407266","title":"French Terracotta Tian Bowl Provence Vintage Pottery Cicada 1407266","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 Provence Cicada Bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in France, this French Provence cicada bowl is a classic example of southern French folk pottery, crafted in the tradition of Provencal terracotta ware. The tian form — a wide, shallow dish with a broad flat rim — has long been associated with the Provence region, used for both cooking and serving. The cicada motif painted across the interior is a well-known symbol of Provence, deeply rooted in the region's rural identity and celebrated in local craft since the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is covered in a rich ochre glaze, warm and even across the wide basin, with a contrasting olive-green band running along the broad flanged rim. Scattered across the interior are five hand-painted cicadas rendered in dark olive and black, each with distinctly outlined wings — a motif applied with a confident, practiced hand. The glaze shows fine crazing across the base of the bowl, consistent with age and use, and the piece sits on a small footed ring base. The exterior and underside retain the same amber-yellow glaze, fully covering the terracotta body. No maker's mark or stamp is visible on the base, though a partial paper label remnant is present. The piece is in used condition with minor surface wear and light crazing; no chips or cracks are observed in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl measures 31cm in diameter and 9.5cm in height, equivalent to approximately 12.2\" across and 3.7\" tall. This is a generously sized serving or display piece, suited to a central position on a dining table or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical and decorative object, this French Provence cicada bowl would suit a Provencal-themed interior or a collection of regional French pottery. The cicada subject remains popular among collectors of southern French decorative ceramics and rustic country antiques.\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","brand":"Fleamarketfrance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57712271982936,"sku":"224812956312_BDE9_1E7E_389F__B97","price":240.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_32a6407c-1f99-4237-a86a-16fd40fde853.jpg?v=1784127753","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/french-terracotta-tian-bowl-provence-vintage-pottery-cicada-1407266","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}