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What is a biot jar?
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A biot jar is an open-mouthed round piece of pottery that originated in 16h-century France. People at the time used them to store olive oil. Normally, the pot features a drip glaze finish. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique biot jars.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An elegant Italian blown glass vase dating from the 1970s. It is distinguished by its generous shape with organic lines and its superb marbled decoration, blending deep shades of blu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Biot Bubble Glass Champagne Bucket, Hand-Blown Green Glass, France
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This large and elegant champagne bucket is a beautiful example of traditional Biot glassmaking, crafted in the South of France using time-honored artisanal techniques. Made from thic...
Category
20th Century French Wine Coolers
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Antique French Biot Jar, Terracotta Garden Decor
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Highly sought-after, handmade antique French 'Biot' olive oil pot from Biot, France, crafted in the 19th century using the region's distinctive clay.
A grand scale French provincial...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Tall Bubble Glass Bud Vase – Biot, France – 1960s
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tall Bubble Glass Bud Vase – Biot, France – 1960s
Description:
This is a slender and elongated bud vase made of hand-blown glass with characteristic trapped air bubbles inside the b...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Black glazed 20th century Biot pot
By Biot
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive 20th century black glazed pot by Biot.
It is in very good condition with only light wear to the glaze.
No Chips or Cracks.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bubbled Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher – Biot, France, 1970s
By Biot
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant hand-blown glass pitcher by Biot, France, dating from the 1970s. This piece showcases Biot’s signature bubbled glass effect, created by tiny air inclusions that give the s...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
