La "Boîte cylindrique" hand made clay stoneware was widely used in France for preserved foods and condiments. This beautiful hand made container can still serve the same purpose as in the past with a new rim of possibilities such as pickling prepared with cloves, ginger, and turmeric or for preparing vegetables like sundried tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, artichoke heart, etc...marinated in olive oil and aromatic herbs, just as a few examples, you will surely find many uses for this gorgeous heritage piece—Available in various sizes and colors..