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What is a biot jar?

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What is a biot jar?
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.
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

1960s Olive Green Handblown Bubble Glass Vase by Biot, France
By Biot
Located in London, GB
A beautiful tall olive green handblown bubble glass vase with good pontil mark probably Biot.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown 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...
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20th Century French Wine Coolers

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Blown Glass

Set of 4 storage jars with Cork stoppers, Biot, France, 1960
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of four ceramic storage jars, made in Biot, in the south of France, around the 1960s. Each jar is glazed in glossy white, decorated with hand-painted blue motifs and black typographic inscriptions (including Aromates, Café, Pâtes), and finished with a natural cork stopper. Typical of post-war French kitchens, these jars combine functionality with Provençal decorative charm. Key Features : Type: Storage jars / Kitchen jars Number of pieces: Set of 4 Origin: Biot, France Period: 1960s Material: Glazed ceramic Closure: Cork stoppers Colors: White, blue, black Decoration: Hand-painted with inscriptions Condition: Very good vintage condition, slight signs of wear consistent with age Style : Style: Provençal / Vintage French Kitchen / Mid-Century Keywords : Biot pottery, French kitchen jars, vintage ceramic...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

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Faience

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...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Blown Glass

Biot Handblown Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Wavy Rim
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant salad bowl or decorative centerpiece is a fine example of traditional Biot glass, handblown in the south of France using time-honored techniques. Characteristic of Biot ...
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Mid-20th Century French Centerpieces

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Blown Glass

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