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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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Biot Bubble Glass Champagne Bucket, 20th Century
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
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
French Biot Pottery Pitcher & Cruet Set
By Biot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Biot Pottery green glazed terracotta pitcher and cruet set. Cruet with cork stopper. Each in good condition with minor loss to glaze. Circa 1950s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$600 / set
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
Mid Century Free Form Stoneware Vase by Hans Hedberg for Biot France, 1950s
By Biot, Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and unique mid century free formed stoneware vase by the Swedish ceramist Hans Hedberg produced by Biot France, 1950s. In good original condition with a rustic and decora...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
20th Century French Blown Glass Biot Pitcher, 1940s
By Biot
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful transparent blown glass pitcher made by BIOT in the 1940s.
Very practical large handle. Very nice quality.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
$435 Sale Price
20% Off