{"product_id":"vintage-french-majolica-cicada-pitcher-vaison-la-romaine","title":"Vintage French Majolica Cicada Pitcher – Hand-Painted Vaison-la-Romaine Souvenir Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sunny piece of Provençal charm — this vintage French majolica pitcher brings the warmth and character of the South of France straight to your shelf or table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the classic mid-century Provençal style, the jug is glazed in a rich deep yellow and decorated with hand-painted green and black trees. The star of the piece is a beautifully detailed three-dimensional \u003cem\u003ecigale\u003c\/em\u003e (cicada) applied to the front — the iconic symbol of good luck, warmth and long summer days in Provence. A tradition popularised by artist Louis Sicard from 1895, the high-relief ceramic cicada became the defining motif of Provençal tableware and remains one of the most sought-after decorative details in French regional pottery today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black rim accent at the base of the design adds a bold finishing touch, and the front is hand-inscribed with \u003cem\u003e“Vaison-la-Romaine”\u003c\/em\u003e — the historic town in south-eastern France renowned for its extensive Roman ruins and rich Provençal culture. Pitchers like this were hand-painted and sold locally to travellers visiting the region during the mid-century tourism boom of the 1950s–1970s, reflecting the style of the famous pottery centres of Vallauris and the Louis Sicard studio in Aubagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical as well as decorative, it works beautifully as a water or cream jug on the table, a vase for a small posy, or simply as a vibrant accent piece in a country kitchen or dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Provence, France (Vaison-la-Romaine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Mid-20th century, c. 1950s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic \/ majolica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour palette: Deep yellow, forest green, black and cream-glazed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Reflects the Vallauris and Louis Sicard studio tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Unmarked and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition — no chips, cracks or heavy crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeight: 12.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57136661102967,"sku":"3324","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/5227\/8813\/files\/3324_vintage-french-majolica-cicada-pitcher-vaison-la-romaine_1.jpg?v=1780248892","url":"https:\/\/www.countrycraftcabin.co.uk\/products\/vintage-french-majolica-cicada-pitcher-vaison-la-romaine","provider":"Country Craft Cabin.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}