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19th Century Antique French Biot Jar, Terracotta Garden Decor
19th Century Antique French Biot Jar, Terracotta Garden Decor

19th Century Antique French Biot Jar, Terracotta Garden Decor

$11,980 / set

19th Century Antique French Biot Jar, Terracotta Garden Decor

By Biot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Highly sought-after, handmade antique French 'Biot' olive oil pot from Biot, France, crafted in the 19th century using the region's distinctive clay. A grand scale French provincial...

Category

Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Biot Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze
Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze

Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze

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Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze

By Biot

Located in Chireno, TX

Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim. Dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from centuries of natural wear and use.

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Biot Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

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Biot building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of terracotta and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Biot building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Desvres, and Arras Foundry. Prices for Biot building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,250 and can go as high as $7,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,875.

Questions About Biot Building and Garden Elements

  • What is a biot jar?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A biot jar is an open-mouthed round piece of pottery that originated in 16h-century France. People at the time used them to store olive oil. Normally, the pot features a drip glaze finish. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique biot jars.

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