Large Terracotta Jar

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)

$1,300

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This large küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, and placed in sheds or cisterns, ke...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,500

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This large Turkish pot was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize exposure to air, light, and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

$895

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,050

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This medium Turkish jug was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize exposure to air, light, an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

extra large Spanish greenglazed terra cotta jar/urn/planter

$1,714

extra large Spanish greenglazed terra cotta jar/urn/planter

Located in Brecht, BE

an extra large greenglazed terra cotta urn/jar/planter ... can be used indoors as well as outdoors... can be professionaly packed on my account

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Monumental Antique Water Jars - Large with Original Turquoise Glaze

$4,800 / set

Pair of Monumental Antique Water Jars - Large with Original Turquoise Glaze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent and highly atmospheric pair of monumental antique water jars, or pithos, embodying the very essence of Wabi-Sabi — beauty found in imperfection, erosion, and time. The...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

$895

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large pair of early 20th Century Mediterranean Olive Jars, ca 1930s

$2,852 / set

Large pair of early 20th Century Mediterranean Olive Jars, ca 1930s

Located in Uppsala, Uppsala

Large pair of Greek or Turkish painted terracotta olive jars / urns on metal stands from the first half of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Rustic Urns

Materials

Metal

19th century French Biot Jar

$1,268Sale Price|25% Off

19th century French Biot Jar

Located in Seaford, GB

If you are searching for a large vintage French terracotta jar for sale in Sussex, this rare and authentic Biot pottery jar is an ideal investment.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Large Majolica Sitting Siamese Cat Jar & Lid Italy 1960s-1970

$950

Mid-Century Modern Large Majolica Sitting Siamese Cat Jar & Lid Italy 1960s-1970

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large ceramic jar with the lid features Siamese cat or large kitten, sitting straight with its head held slightly upwards, looking straight at the viewer. The figurine is decorated w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Large Terracotta Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large terracotta jar you’re looking for. Each large terracotta jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and earthenware. Find 108 options for an antique or vintage large terracotta jar now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a large terracotta jar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A large terracotta jar made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large terracotta jar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Biot produced versions that are worth a look.

Questions About Large Terracotta Jar

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.

Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

extra large Spanish greenglazed terra cotta jar/urn/planter

Vintage 1950s Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Pair of Monumental Antique Water Jars - Large with Original Turquoise Glaze

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Urns

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Large pair of early 20th Century Mediterranean Olive Jars, ca 1930s

Early 20th Century Greek Rustic Urns

19th century French Biot Jar

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Mid-Century Modern Large Majolica Sitting Siamese Cat Jar & Lid Italy 1960s-1970

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures