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What are olive jars made of?
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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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Jars
Materials
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.
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Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Large Greek Olive Jar with Metal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large 1940s Greek Olive Jar with metal stand. The height of 46 inches includes the metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A mediterranean terracotta olive jar on later iron stand, 19th century.
15 inches wide by 31
Category
Antique 19th Century European Jars
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Chania Garden Olive Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th-century handcrafted Greek Peloponnese olive jar with the typical ribbed Nekuma decoration on
Category
Antique 19th Century Greek 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars
Materials
Earthenware
