Terracotta Jars

A large terracotta olive jar with a lovely worn, painted finish.

A collection of seven Mediterranean terracotta food storage or olive jars. This characterful and weathered collection are quite unusual, and would certainly stand out in any home.

A wonderful and beautiful weathered olive oil jar. Traces of glaze visible.Turkey circa 1850. Weathered

A wide-rimmed storage jar with a vertically ribbed body and four small loop handles at the shoulder.

An early Anatolian terracotta storage jar, likely 18th century or earlier, with a tapered base, wavy applied collar, and richly weathered surface.

Very large hand-coiled terracotta storage jar from southern Morocco, its ovoid body rising to a single applied rope cord set high under the rim.

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1970.

A 19th century French wine jar with forged iron base. Base in the shape of snakes, hammered finish. Measurements: Height 52" Diameter 25".

This elegant antique jar was hand-crafted in Greece circa 1860; round in shape with narrow base and neck, the large vessel features a rolled rim at the top accented with a color glaz...

An ancient Spanish terracotta jar; full of character and charm with a wonderful old patina.

This hand-thrown terracotta confit jar from Southern France, circa 1860-1880, is an authentic piece of French country pottery.

This substantial antique olive oil jar brings authentic Provençal character and sculptural presence to an interior, covered terrace or garden setting.

This antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Southern France, circa 1950.

A beautiful relic of traditional Italian country life, this hand-thrown terracotta jar was made for storing and dispensing olive oil.

A superb 19th century French Provençal green glazed terracotta olive jar or urn. These jars were used for storing and preserving olive oil.

Large Mediterranean floor jar (95 cm high) in terracotta. Handmade in Greece, early 20th century.

This striking, large-scale terracotta storage jar captivates with its raw, elemental presence and authentic aged surface.

Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'.

Hand-thrown in coarse terracotta, each jar features a rounded, bulbous body topped with a thick rolled rim, offering both durability and visual weight.

This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta storage jar represents the rich heritage of Turkish pottery, crafted with an emphasis on function and durability.

A superb 19th century French olive jar or urn with a lovely drippy mustard yellow glaze. This pot is hand thrown with a beige matte finished body and mustard glazed neck and rim with...

Folk Art ceramic trinket jar hand-glazed and decorated naively with floral patterns. Signed - by an un-identified Scandinavian/European ceramist circa 1970-75. Measurements: H: 1...

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

This impressive antique earthenware olive oil jar was crafted in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa 1760, and exemplifies the robust utilitarian pottery traditionally produced in...

Terracotta Coiled Moon Jar by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 23 x H 27 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware, Earthenware Available finishes: Experimental Glazes, e...

This large antique olive oil jar was crafted in Biot, Provence, circa 1780. Made from blond clay and shaped in the traditional rounded form characteristic of the region, the vessel f...

This beautifully weathered antique olive oil jar was crafted in Biot, in the South of France, circa 1860.

Handmade terracotta two-handled water jars / pitchers, Spain, 1880s-1930s.

Hand-coiled terracotta storage jar from the Ouarzazate region of southern Morocco, its broad shoulder carrying applied clay lizards over a deep, fire-crusted patina.

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

Egg-shaped hand-coiled terracotta water jar from southern Morocco, with a single looped handle at the neck and no decoration at all.

A French terracotta olive oil/water jar from the 19th century, with wonderful glazes of vibrant orange and detailed cream and black decorations of fluid lines surrounding foliate des...

This 20th-century hand-crafted terracotta olive jar originates from Anatolia, where field firing — an open-air kiln method — produced vessels with richly varied tones and natural smo...

Large hand-coiled terracotta water jar from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, painted in natural slip with crossed motifs and fan devices set between incised lines, and a hatched b...

This impressive antique French terracotta olive oil jar was crafted in Provence, southern France, circa 1860.

Terracotta Moon Jar No 13 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 13.5 x H 16.5 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in ...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 9 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14 x H 18 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Greec...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 17 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 13.5 x H 16 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gr...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 4 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14.5 x H 18.5 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in G...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 12 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14.5 x H 17 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gr...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 19 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 13.5 x H 16 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gr...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 3 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 13 x H 17 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Greec...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 11 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14.5 x H 17 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gr...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 15 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14 x H 16.5 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gr...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 6 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14.5 x H 18.5 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in G...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 10 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14 x H 18.5 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gr...

Terracotta Moon Jar No 20 by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 14 x H 16 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Local Terracotta Clay from the Island of Crete Growing up in Gree...

Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving / storage jar from Andalusia a coat of lime was applied creating shell motifs thor...

An antique Ligurian oil jar in terracotta with yellow glaze, a piece of popular craftsmanship, mid-19th century.

A small English terracotta olive oil jar from circa 1930 with green glaze and back handle.

This handcrafted lidded jar originates from Indonesia and features a richly textured terracotta body with speckled surface detailing.

Antique French handcrafted terra cotta olive oil jar / water jug featuring a round shape with footed base, molded rim, large handle, narrow spout, finished in a yellow glaze with ora...

Originally used to collect olive oil, the vessel features a classic ovoid form with a gently tapering base and wide open mouth, designed for both function and durability. The jar is ...

This handcrafted lidded jar originates from Indonesia and features a richly textured terracotta body with speckled surface detailing.

An English terracotta olive oil jar from circa 1930 with green glaze, two handles and rustic character.

This impressive antique French glazed terracotta olive oil jar was crafted in Provence, Southern France, circa 1870.

Impressive monumental terracotta storage jar dating from the 1950s, originally used for the storage of cereals and agricultural products.

The jar is nicely decorated with ribbed trim details, encircling the body.

This 20th-century hand-fired terracotta storage jar originates from Western Anatolia, where it was traditionally used for storing oil, olives, or grain.

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