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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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French Biot Jar Antique Vessel
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our exceptional 18th - 19th-century French biot jar is a true testament to centuries of
Category
Antique 18th Century American French Provincial Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze
By Biot
Located in Houston, TX
Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim. Dates to the late 18th or early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardini...
Materials
Terracotta
French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century. Nice patina and pitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century. Nice patina and pitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the Mid-19th century. Nice patina and pitted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Terracotta
Large French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
