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Style: Primitive
Handcrafted Pottery Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Handcrafted Pottery Earthenware Container Jar Pot, Made in Hungary early 1900's. Red clay matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Handcrafted Pottery XL Container Jar Pot, early 1900's Hungary
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original Handcrafted Pottery Earthenware XL Container Pot, Made in Hungary early 1900's. Red clay matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #1, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia large terracotta vessel with bright golden ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...
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Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #4, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
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15th Century and Earlier Malian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage ceramic glazed storage jar.  This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the...
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19th Century European Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Milk Jug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Jars

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century American tall Albany-slip-glazed stoneware storage jar with a heavy lip. This jar was originally used to store food, but is perfect today for storing umbrellas, walkin...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C Measures- 10.5''H x 8.5''W x 6.75''D
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #3, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar w...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

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Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
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Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s Discover the enchanting charm of this antique Hungarian Folk Art pottery, a genuine earthenware treasure that promises to infuse your spac...
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Materials

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Japanese Antique Muromachi Edo Wabi-Sabi Tokoname Art Pottery Jar Tsubo Pot Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely stunning Tokoname ware stoneware vase/jar/vessel - produced sometime during the late Muromachi period (1336-1573 to early Edo Period (1603-1867). Tokoname-yaki ware is ...
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Coveted Antique Biot Pottery Storage Jar, Pre-1900s
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Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Magnificent and much coveted gigantic antique pottery holder pre 1900s. A unique piece of handmade ceramic craftmanship, made in the cozy southern French city of Biot, located bet...
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1880s French Antique Primitive Jars

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Clay

Korean White Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, Joseon Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A quiet and elegant Korean white glazed bottle vase, Joseon Dynasty, late 18th century, Korea. The graceful vase beautifully proportioned, resting on a short recessed foot, with a...
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Antique Clay Amphora Vessel Floor Vase Primitive Greek Earthenware Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
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Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s This exquisite piece of European pottery, originating from Hungary, stands as a testament to the artistic mastery and cultural heritage o...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery Hand Painted, circa 1900's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Earthenware Hungarian Pottery Hand Painted, circa 1900's Discover the timeless charm and artistry of this original hand-painted earthenware pottery, a treasured piece emanating fro...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Previously Available Items
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #1, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia large terracotta vessel with bright golden ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Lyons Blue Decorated Stoneware Batter Jug 19th C Measures- 10.5''H x 8.5''W x 6.75''D
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #3, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar w...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #2, Large Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze
Located in Encinitas, CA
Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled amphora jar from Apu...
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Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Antique Jar with Red Patina, Early 1900's Wabi Sabi Pottery Earthenware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Japanese Pottery Jar Beautiful red patina with loss of paint throughout. Excellent accent piece. Early 1900's, Japan.
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Carved Wood Seed Pot, Wabi-Sabi Handmade Iron Staples, France, c. 1900
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved wood seed pot, wabi-sabi handmade iron staples, France, c. 1900, Probably for flour.
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Early 1900s French Antique Primitive Jars

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Iron

Antique Chinese Pottery Jar, 476-221 BCE, Primitive Pottery with Motif Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese pottery jar Warring States (476-221BCE), Featuring loop handles, cross-hatched basketweave design. Excellent patina.
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Jars

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Antique Sipe Number 5 Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Crock, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Small Ceramic Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage small dusty gray pot with handles All pots vary slightly in shape and color. No two pots are the same. You will receive a photo of the exact pot you will be receiving ...
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18th Century European Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Small Ceramic Pot
Small Ceramic Pot
H 10 in Dm 9.5 in
Small Ceramic Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage small dusty gray pot with handles All pots vary in shape and color. No two pots are the same.
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18th Century European Antique Primitive Jars

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Small Ceramic Pot
Small Ceramic Pot
H 7 in Dm 7 in

Primitive jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive jars made in a specific country, there are Africa, Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jars, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $384 and tops out at $8,937 while the average work can sell for $780.

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