Antique Clay Jars

Glazed Clay Export Jar from Chinese trade ships visiting South Indian ports in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

A lovely squat and bulbous African earthenware / clay storage jar.

French Olive jar with 15" opening

19th century French olive jar with 18" opening

The almost spherical body applied with three raised fillets, extending to the circular flattened rim with olive highlights, the shoulders with two incised strap handles covered in an...

Vintage Spanish Olive jar with substantial proportions and 4 handles in tact. The piece has lovely patina and no flaws.

A pair of large blue and white jars from the Republic Perioe (1900-1950) with K'ang Hsi markings.

Introduce your space to a piece of ancient history with this ancient Asian Jar. Exuding aged charm and rustic features, this relic pays homage to antiquity, capturing the imagination...

The clay human-head dates from the late period and would have most likely been part of a canopic (funeral) vase.

Very large 19th Century French Biot olive jar with traditional yellow glaze at rim

Large Colima Redware Pottery Jar, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE–300 CE This elegant ancient vessel is a classic example of Colima redware, crafted in West Mexico between 300 BCE a...

Also, there are two deformations on the front of the jar, which are not a result of firing but was given to the soft clay.

This clay water jar from the early 1900s is from the state of Guerrero which has a long tradition of pottery making which is completely distinct from any other area in the country.

Originally a humble storage vessel, this large early 20th century clay jar honors its material with minimal decoration and an irregular, organic form.

Very large antique clay jar with signs of age and use in patina. Beautiful shape with slightly sculpted collar.

Beautiful antique clay jar with patina. Sculptural shape with collar and signs of age and use.

Over a century ago, a gifted potter from northern China crafted this organic clay jar out of rich dark river clay mined from the river basins of Asia.

Old "tinaja" from Toledo, Spain with drain. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without handles. The large jar, also called tinajón, deeper...

Artisans in the Shanxi region of China handcrafted this unique jar over a century ago. It is stamped with an irregular floral pattern.

Artisans in the Shanxi region of China handcrafted this unique jar over a century ago. It is stamped with an irregular floral pattern.

Ideal for those seeking original ethnic pottery with historical value and raw aesthetic. This large clay jar is in good antique condition with minor wear typical of its age.

Ideal for those seeking original ethnic pottery with historical value and raw aesthetic. This large clay jar is in good antique condition with minor wear typical of its age.

Ideal for those seeking original ethnic pottery with historical value and raw aesthetic. This large clay jar is in good antique condition with minor wear typical of its age.

This antique clay jar is frost-sensitive and should be protected from freezing temperatures.

Slight variations between the two highlight their artisanal origin. These antique clay jars are frost-sensitive and best suited for indoor or sheltered outdoor use.

Antique Native American Indian Acoma hand thrown clay jar hand-painted with slip glaze features stylized botanical and geometric elements, circa 1900 Measures: 13.5" H x 8" diam; ...

This beautiful Tinaja (Spanish for clay jar) has a single spout near the bottom and is marked/carved at one side with "Padilla Villarrobledo", the village from where this jar origina...

Over a century ago, a gifted potter in northern China crafted this organic clay jar from the rich dark clay of a local river basin.

A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without handles.

Gorgeous French Castelnaudary antique olive jar that dates from the nineteenth century. This jar with its awesome running glaze was originally used for storing olives and olive oil. ...

Gorgeous French Castelnaudary antique olive jar that dates from the nineteenth century. This jar with its awesome running green and brown glaze was originally used for storing olives...

Beautiful French original 18th century pot, jar or "Biot" as the correct name is, originating from the village of Biot which was famous for the good quality pots or jars originally u...

French original 18th century pot, jar or "Biot" as the correct name is. Originally used for olive oil, now great for a plant, inside or outside.

Moroccan olive jar. These jars have a bit of a different look and style than the ones seen out of Italy. But still very charming and even harder to acquire. Very decorative in a trad...

Two exceptional, massive Biot jars, France, 19th Century. These gigantic jars, a marvel of craftsmanship, were used for transporting oil throughout the Mediterranean basin. 37” h...

Here is a charming early 20th century ceramic water pot from the Rio Balsas region of Guerrero, Mexico. The pot is painted in the typical style now found on bark (amate) paintings al...

Marvelously organic in form and exhibiting a rich patina, this zoomorphic lobed vessel shows many telltale signs of Pre-Columbian pottery. The hand painted patterns and red clay have...

Original Handcrafted Pottery Earthenware Container Jar Pot, Made in Hungary early 1900's. Red clay matt glazed handmade container pot, which was used to store food, partially burried...

Large aged terracotta jar, in traditional Javanese ethnic style, sold individually. This ancient coin, coming from the island of Java in Indonesia, was once used to store food or dri...

This antique earthenware storage jar reflects traditional Mediterranean craftsmanship, featuring a hand-thrown clay body with a naturally aged patina.

Ancient water jar from Java, originally used for storing foodstuffs or drinking water. This large ethnic terracotta pot features an authentic patina with natural aging, highlighting ...

A pair of Brazilian terracotta jars from the early 20th century on iron stands.

Set of 2 large, smoothly aged terracotta water jars in traditional ethnic Java style. These ancient vessels from Indonesia were originally used to store foodstuffs or drinking water....

Black clay earthenware pot. Traditional Spanish folk craft. Wabi Sabi aesthetic. Good aged condition, with bags of patina, dings and losses.

A Spanish colonial pot from the mid-19th century of black color with wide mouth, made of clay and with two handles. These cooking pots are from Sacoj, Guatemala and were used to cook...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Chouette Femme (A. R. 119) Terre de faïence vase, 1951, from the edition of 500, partially glazed and painted, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps...

Each of these petite hand-formed vessels bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessels with rounded lip refl...

Pots de confit were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras. The bottom halves were left u...

Early 20th Century Spouted Blacked Pot From Paris This pot has a primitive quality. Most likely used in the countryside for its functionality. Could be Asian, although found in Franc...

Hand thrown oil pot. France, 19th century. Hand thrown vessel with beautiful patina.

Hand thrown oil pot, France, 19th century. Hand thrown vessel with beautiful patina.

Hand thrown oil pot France, 19th century. Hand thrown vessel with beautiful patina.

This early 20th century clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface.