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.

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XL Spanish Teracotta Olive Jar

Located in Antwerp, BE

patina through the years. This olive pot is a semi-glazed jar with the color green inside and on the

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Terracotta

XL Spanish Teracotta Olive Jar

H 36.23 in Dm 30.12 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

Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s Two traditional

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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels

H 12.6 in W 13 in D 10.63 in

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1880. Made of blond

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Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 16 in Dm 12 in

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1880. Made of blond

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 20 in Dm 13 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

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar Urn Vase

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb 19th century French Provençal glazed terracotta olive jar or urn. Maker's mark under

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Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar Urn Vase

H 13.75 in W 11 in D 9 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

Category

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

Category

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

), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport olive oil in the 17th

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

H 36 in Dm 25 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

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Early 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 41 in Dm 28 in

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

(small village on the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were

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

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport olive oil in the 17th

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 antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1780. Made of blond clay

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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

18th Century, French, Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1780. Made of blond clay

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century, French, Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 20.5 in Dm 15.5 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

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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

throughout, with a few black marks on it from the firing process. The tall Mediterranean olive pot sits in an

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Early 20th Century Greek Jars

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Iron

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

H 39 in Dm 21 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

Materials

Earthenware

Large French Biot Olive Jar

H 42 in Dm 29 in

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar

Located in Sheffield, MA

, alone or with a plant. Stamped on the pot. Similar to the beautiful French olive jar from the Biot

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar

H 32 in Dm 24 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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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 C. Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Two Handles

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This superb 19th century antique French terracotta pot, half-glazed in vibrant emerald green, began

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Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th C. Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Two Handles

H 11.03 in Dm 8.67 in

French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze

Located in New York, NY

the glazed enamel. Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean

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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze

H 29.5 in Dm 20 in

18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain

Located in Miami, FL

, it´s impressive. Similar to the beautiful French olive jar from the Biot region of France. These pots

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Urns

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain

H 15.75 in Dm 14.97 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

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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

Biot Pot on Stand

Located in South Salem, NY

Beautiful antique terracotta biot jar made circa late 19th century. Once used to keep olives

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Antique 19th Century French Country Urns

Materials

Clay

Biot Pot on Stand

H 29 in W 17 in D 16 in

Antique Mediterranean Cast-Stone Jar

Located in Sheffield, MA

. Search terms: earthenware jar, terracotta olive jar.

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Antique 19th Century European Country Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Mediterranean Cast-Stone Jar

H 16 in Dm 16.5 in

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century. A sturdily potted earthenware globular form on a raised and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Pedestal Jar, 12th century

H 10.25 in Dm 9.25 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

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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

Large 19th C. French Country Ocher Yellow Glazed Terracotta Pitcher Jug Ewer

Located in Pearland, TX

be fabulous added to a collection, staged with other glazed pottery such as confit pots or olive jars

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th C. French Country Ocher Yellow Glazed Terracotta Pitcher Jug Ewer

H 15 in W 10.75 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Glazed Olives Pot

Located in Alella, ES

Hand coiled part mahogany brown glazed pot with two handles.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Glazed Olives Pot

H 15.5 in Dm 13.25 in

19th Century Glazed Honey Terracotta Pot

Located in Alella, ES

Hand coiled ringed pot with handles decorated with olive green drippy glaze around neck

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Glazed Honey Terracotta Pot

H 16.75 in Dm 12.5 in

Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Garden Urn Vase Pot Amphora Olive Jar Hand Pair

Located in Dorking, Surrey

These were used for the transportation and storage of olives, olive oil, wine. They have a hole at

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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Garden Ornaments

Materials

Other

Italian Mediterranean Terracotta Garden Urn Vase Pot Amphora Olive Jar Hand Pair

H 20.87 in Dm 16.54 in

Glazed Stoneware Jar

Located in New York, NY

100, page 208. The grey stoneware jar of compressed globular form with short, cylindrical neck

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics

Glazed Stoneware Jar

H 6.5 in Dm 6.75 in

19th Century French Herb Pots

Located in Fairhope, AL

I have purchased a large collection of French herb pots that date to the 19th Century. These very

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Pottery

19th Century French Herb Pots

H 2.5 in Dm 2.3 in

Terra-cotta Salt Pot with Cover

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early Twentieth Century Provencal olive jar with lid.

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20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Terra-cotta Salt Pot with Cover

H 19.5 in Dm 10 in

19th C. Spanish Olive Pots/Jars MIROVET

Located in Houston, TX

Hand painted terra cotta Olive Pots/Jars from Spain. Perfect as an old world dried floral planter

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Antique 19th Century Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles

19th C. Spanish Olive Pots/Jars MIROVET

H 25 in Dm 20 in

Biot Pot - Jar

Located in Hellerup, DK

Beautiful French original 18th century pot, jar or "Biot" as the correct name is, originating from

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Antique 1850s French Jars

Materials

Clay

Biot Pot - Jar

H 27.17 in Dm 19.3 in

Biot Pot - Jar

Located in Hellerup, DK

French original 18th century pot, jar or "Biot" as the correct name is. Originally used for olive

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Antique 1850s French Jars

Materials

Clay

Biot Pot - Jar

H 26.78 in Dm 20.87 in

19th Century Antique Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Birmingham, AL

A 19th century traditional antique Spanish terracotta orza or olive jar handmade in the province of

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Antique 1890s Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Antique Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

H 22 in W 20 in L 22 in

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1860. Made of blond clay

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 19.5 in Dm 16 in L 19.5 in

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 34.5 in Dm 25.5 in L 34.5 in

Large 19th Century Antique Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large 19th century traditional Spanish terracotta orza or olive jar handmade in the province of

Category

Antique 1890s Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Antique Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar

H 26 in W 23 in L 26 in

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

motifs in high relief throughout. The tall Mediterranean olive pot is in excellent condition with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

H 33 in Dm 25 in

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

motifs in high relief throughout. The tall Mediterranean olive pot is in excellent condition with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar

H 33 in Dm 25 in

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport olive oil in

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 31.5 in Dm 23 in

Large 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Riviera), these olive pots are known as the "king of jars" were used to transport olive oil in the 17th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 25.5 in Dm 20 in

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 31.5 in Dm 20 in

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 32 in Dm 21 in

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 33.5 in Dm 23 in

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 32 in Dm 21 in

Mid-18th Century, French, Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

(small village on the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century, French, Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 40 in Dm 29 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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

H 35 in Dm 25 in

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 36 in Dm 25 in

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 37 in Dm 26 in

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

Large Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

H 39 in Dm 27 in

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Olive Pot Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic olive pot jar available at 1stDibs. An olive pot jar — often made from ceramic, terracotta and earthenware — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer olive pot jar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An olive pot jar, designed in the Baroque or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Eternit and Willy Guhl each produced at least one beautiful olive pot jar that is worth considering.

How Much is a Olive Pot Jar?

Prices for an olive pot jar start at $10 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

Questions About Olive Pot 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.