Blue terrine in handcrafted pottery from Alsace, hand-painted.

Terrine with a lid in Alsace pottery of a lovely dark blue. Hand-painted decoration of geese and flowers, identical on each side. The floral motif is also found on the lid. Dimensions: Length from handle to handle: 26.5 cm. Width: 16 cm. Height without lid: 9 cm. Height with lid: 14 cm. Weight: 1.515 kg. Stamped underneath: SB - 093 - 1 - Alsace France, which is the signature of the potter Siegfried Burger in Soufflenheim in the Bas-Rhin. In this village, the tradition has persisted since the Middle Ages. All pottery is made with local clay, hand-painted, and kiln-glazed. You will appreciate the lovely deep and shiny blue of the ceramic. Condition: A few minute signs of use, but in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or breaks. It can, of course, be used for slow cooking in the oven, but will also be perfect for decoration. It is microwave and dishwasher safe. Very well protected for shipping.