Antique Stained French Narbonne Honey Pot - barrel shaped Miel De Narbonne jar
A stunning heavily stained antique French Honey pot. Modelled in a barrel shape from white ironstone, it is decorated with raised black and blue bands top and bottom, along with a scarce black under glaze shield transfer for ‘Romain Miel de Narbonne’ - Roman Honey of Narbonne.
Narbonne honey is from the Garrigue (wild hillside) near Narbonne, France, and was highly regarded by the Romans for its unique flavor derived from rosemary, thyme, and other spring flowers.
Produced by Creil et Montereau, with their L. M. & Cie Depose trademark beneath the foot.
Dimensions:
11cm belly diameter
9.6cm rim diameter
12.7cm tall
Condition:
Stained and crazed with age related wear and marks, but no damage. A very rare pot in lovely antique condition.
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