Antique french paté mold

Antique French oval earthenware pâté mold (terrine) with lid, likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. The dish features a characteristic ochre and brown mottled glaze and a decorative handle on the lid adorned with small faces. Such traditional pieces were used in French country kitchens for preparing and storing pâtés. Due to the passage of time, there is a chip missing from the underside; this is not visible when the piece is standing upright. There are also a few tiny nicks—please see the photos. A beautiful piece for a country-style kitchen. 26 x 18.5 cm Height: 15 cm