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What are olive jars made of?

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What are olive jars made of?
Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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European Mid-19th Century Olive Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European olive jar from the mid-19th century. This terracotta olive jar features a beautiful
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Antique 19th Century European Jars

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Terracotta

Large Painted Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference
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Early 20th Century Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Ribbed Olive Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
An early 19th century Mediterranean large size terracotta ribbed olive jar. This olive terracotta
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Earthenware Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
This olive jar has remnants of the deep dark red paint as well as traces of blue. It’s great used
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Earthenware

XL Spanish Teracotta Olive Jar
Located in Antwerp, BE
XL Spanish terracotta olive jar. This olive oil jar is spectacular by his size and by his used
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Painted Olive Jar
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference
Category

Early 20th Century Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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