What are olive jars made of?

Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are large glass jars called?

Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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19th Century French Large Olive Jar

H 27 in W 18 in D 9 in

A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland H 28" x D 24" FDV11461 *Wear

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A Pair of Large Olive Jars by Willy Guhl, 1960's, Switzerland

H 28 in Dm 24 in

Large Painted Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference

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Early 20th Century Jars

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Terracotta

Large Painted Terracotta Olive Jar

H 27 in Dm 20 in

Large Antique Ribbed Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

An early 19th century Mediterranean large size terracotta ribbed olive jar. This olive terracotta

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Jars

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Terracotta

Large Antique Ribbed Olive Jar

H 34 in Dm 27 in

XL Spanish Teracotta Olive Jar

Located in Antwerp, BE

Jar - Olive Pot - Large olive oil jars - Antique Spanish terracotta pots.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

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Terracotta

XL Spanish Teracotta Olive Jar

H 36.23 in Dm 30.12 in

Large Early 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1830. Made of blond

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Antique Early 19th Century French Jars

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Early 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 41 in Dm 28 in

Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar

Located in Pearland, TX

An exceptional antique French turquoise / teal / blue green glazed terracotta vase, urn, or olive

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar

H 16 in W 9 in D 9 in

Large 19th-Century Mediterranean Olive Oil Jar Made in Terracotta & Indigo Glaze

Located in Culver City, CA

A large pair of antique Mediterranean terracotta jars. Originally used for olive oil and/or wine

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Greek Revival Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th-Century Mediterranean Olive Oil Jar Made in Terracotta & Indigo Glaze

H 35 in Dm 24 in

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Outstanding 19th century Spanish olive oil jar in beautiful terracotta. A beautiful accent piece

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Iron

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA

H 33 in Dm 26.4 in

Mid-Century French Terracotta Biot Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1970. Made of

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Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-Century French Terracotta Biot Olive Jar from Provence

H 32 in Dm 24 in

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

H 33.25 in Dm 23 in

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

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Antique Late 18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

H 32.75 in Dm 22.5 in

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

H 49 in Dm 30.5 in

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

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Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

H 36 in Dm 25 in

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 27 in Dm 21 in

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 29 in Dm 20 in

19th Century Italian Mustard Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Amphora

Located in Dallas, TX

olive oil jar is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a beautiful and rich

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century Italian Mustard Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Amphora

H 44.75 in Dm 23.5 in

Very Large Demi-John Jar

Located in New York, NY

Large Demi-John Jar: Measures: 18" X 18" X 26" H Weighs Approximately: 10 LBS This

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Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Glass

Very Large Demi-John Jar

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Mid-19th Century Greek Patinated Terracotta Olive Jar with Mustard Glazed Neck

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique olive oil jar was hand-crafted in Greece circa 1860. Round in shape with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-19th Century Greek Patinated Terracotta Olive Jar with Mustard Glazed Neck

H 32 in Dm 24 in

19th Century Spanish Glazed and Painted Terracotta Olive Jar with Bird Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate kitchen cabinets with this large antique pottery olive oil pot. Created in Spain circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Glazed and Painted Terracotta Olive Jar with Bird Motifs

H 27 in Dm 14 in

Early 20th Century Greek Fired Banded Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

jar was hand-crafted in Greece circa 1920; round in shape with narrow base and neck, the large vessel

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Greek Fired Banded Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand

H 39 in Dm 21 in

17th Century (or older) Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar w/Ribbed Texture, 5 ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

This large-sized Turkish olive jar dates back to at least the 17th century, though it is quite

Category

Antique 17th Century Turkish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century (or older) Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar w/Ribbed Texture, 5 ft Tall

H 59.5 in Dm 38 in

Aged Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar from the Mid-19th C. with Traces of Blue Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Spanish olive jar from the mid-19th century. This wide body Spanish terracotta olive jar

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Metal

Aged Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar from the Mid-19th C. with Traces of Blue Paint

H 35.5 in Dm 22 in

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #3, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

Located in Encinitas, CA

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #3, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

H 48 in Dm 25 in

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #4, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

Located in Encinitas, CA

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #4, Colossal Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

H 47 in Dm 24.5 in

Large Painted Olive Jar

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large early 20th C painted terracotta olive jar. Would make a great lamp base. 1910. Reference

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Early 20th Century Urns

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Terracotta

Large Painted Olive Jar

H 26 in Dm 18 in

Large French Biot Olive Jar

Located in Burton, TX

A beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. The Alpes-Maritimes region has been

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Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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Earthenware

Large French Biot Olive Jar

H 42 in Dm 29 in

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is a large size terracotta Biot type olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Urns

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Terracotta

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar

H 32 in Dm 24 in

Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century This striking large-sized Turkish olive jar, with

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century

H 24 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

Large Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar Or Garden Urn

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large turkish terracotta olive pot. This beautiful piece can be used as a garden ornament or

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Vintage 1970s Turkish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar Or Garden Urn

H 22.84 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Large Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar Or Garden Urn

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large turkish terracotta olive pot. This beautiful piece can be used as a garden ornament or

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar Or Garden Urn

H 22.05 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar with orange and green glaze at the rim dripping

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

H 21 in Dm 17 in

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar with orange, yellow and green glaze at the rim

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

H 21 in Dm 18.5 in

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar with orange yellow and green glaze at the rim

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

H 22 in Dm 19.5 in

Rustic Pottery Olive Oil Jar Lamp

Located in London, GB

A large twentieth century olive oil jar, with two carrying handles now mounted as a lamp

Category

20th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Rustic Pottery Olive Oil Jar Lamp

H 18 in Dm 13 in

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms

Located in Southampton, NY

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms, perhaps older. A wonderful

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms

H 18 in W 15 in D 12 in

Large Size French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Biot Olive Oil Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large size French Provincial terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with traces of yellow

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Size French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Biot Olive Oil Jar

H 33 in Dm 24 in

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

inside of lip. Olive jars in this size and in a larger size available in separate listings. Mouth

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

H 20.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

H 20.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar Or Garden Urn

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large turkish terracotta olive pot. This beautiful piece can be used as a garden ornament or

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar Or Garden Urn

H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

19th Century Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A wonderful antique oil jar, dating from the 19th century, and originating from the South of France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Olive Oil Jar from Provence

H 11.03 in Dm 9.06 in

Massive Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Concrete olive jar planter by Willy Guhl with great patina and prominent presence. Simple and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Massive Willy Guhl Olive Jar Planter, 1960s Switzerland

H 20.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Large Antique Greek Olive Oil Jars from the Peloponnese Region, 19th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

Vessels such as this pair of large olive oil jars have been used for centuries throughout Greece

Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of Large Antique Greek Olive Oil Jars from the Peloponnese Region, 19th C.

H 34.5 in Dm 24 in

Pair of Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jars 1900’s

Located in Valby, 84

warmth of southern Europe’s olive groves and historic countryside. Each jar carries the marks of a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jars 1900’s

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H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in

Large French Biot Garden Jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large French Biot Garden or Olive Jar.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large French Biot Garden Jar

H 39 in Dm 27 in

Oversized Portuguese Terracotta Olive Jar or Garden Urn, 18th Century

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very large Portuguese terracotta olive jar with corded frieze decoration, late 18th century. This

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Oversized Portuguese Terracotta Olive Jar or Garden Urn, 18th Century

H 51 in Dm 31.5 in

Set of Three 19th Century Painted Greek Earthenware Olive Jars

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Three 19th Century Painted Greek Earthenware Olive Jars are perfect for adding a timeless

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three 19th Century Painted Greek Earthenware Olive Jars

H 30 in Dm 19 in

Large 18th Century Biot Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Large 18th century Biot jar with light yellow glaze at rim of opening and inside. These were used

Category

Antique 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Large 18th Century Biot Jar

H 38 in Dm 28 in

Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Three Chinese stoneware storage jars with olive brown glazes, Southeast China, late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century

H 13 in Dm 9.5 in

Italian 17th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Yellow Glazed Spiraling Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian terracotta olive oil jar from the 17th century, with yellow glazed spiraling décor

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Italian 17th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Yellow Glazed Spiraling Décor

H 20.5 in Dm 14.5 in

18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large size French terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with yellow glazed lip and green

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze

H 35 in Dm 25 in

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Terracotta Jar

Located in Delray Beach, FL

beautifully glazed with olive color. The unique look in this jar show as that while in the process of making

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Terracotta Jar

H 27.5 in Dm 20 in

Antique Huge Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Great Color Italian Late 1800's

Located in Chicago, IL

-years ago, these large Italian Olive Oil Jars were quite plentiful, however now we are lucky if we find

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Country Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Antique Huge Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Great Color Italian Late 1800's

H 47 in W 27 in D 25.25 in

Large Yue Globular Stoneware Jar, Han Dynasty-Three Kingdoms

Located in seoul, KR

Robustly crafted with a voluminous spherical body and a layered mouth rim, this jar features a pair

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Large Yue Globular Stoneware Jar, Han Dynasty-Three Kingdoms

H 12.21 in Dm 12.6 in

Large Oliver Schick Ronde Pendant in Matte Black for Gubi

By Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Oliver Schick Ronde pendant in matte black for Gubi. Designed by Oliver Schick, the Ronde

Category

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Materials

Aluminum

Large Oliver Schick Ronde Pendant in Matte Black for Gubi

H 11 in Dm 15.75 in

Large Oliver Schick Ronde Pendant in Redwood Matte for Gubi

By Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Oliver Schick Ronde pendant in redwood matte for GUBI. Designed by Oliver Schick, the Ronde

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Oliver Schick Ronde Pendant in Redwood Matte for Gubi

H 11 in Dm 15.7 in

19th C. Large Terracotta Walnut Oil Jar with its Lid

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fine French antique walnut oil jar, complete with original close-fitting lid, three side handles

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th C. Large Terracotta Walnut Oil Jar with its Lid

H 13 in Dm 11.42 in

Period Large Han Dynasty Green Glazed Large Jar on 19th Century Rosewood Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

This globular jar of a large size is traditionally called a Hu. Created in the Han dynasty and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Rosewood

Period Large Han Dynasty Green Glazed Large Jar on 19th Century Rosewood Stand

H 20 in Dm 15 in

Large Oliver Schick Ronde Pendant in Pigeon Grey Matte for Gubi

By Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Oliver Schick Ronde pendant in pigeon grey matte for GUBI. Designed by Oliver Schick, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Large Oliver Schick Ronde Pendant in Pigeon Grey Matte for Gubi

H 11 in Dm 15.7 in

18th Century French Green Glazed Walnut Oil Jar

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This is a fabulous example of a large 18th century French walnut oil jar, with three decorative

Category

Antique 18th Century French Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Green Glazed Walnut Oil Jar

H 11.82 in Dm 12.41 in

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Large Olive Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large olive jar for your home. Each large olive jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and earthenware. Your living room may not be complete without a large olive jar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right large olive jar, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Large Olive Jar?

Prices for a large olive jar start at $325 and top out at $10,100 with the average selling for $2,250.

Questions About Large Olive Jar

What are olive jars made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are large glass jars called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.