Antique Huge Amphora Jar

Not all antique Italian glazed Olive Oil Jars or Vases are created equal and this particular Olive Oil jar’s colors are simply beyond spectacular. Dating from the late 1800’s and discovered in a field in the south of Italy by an old friend. Most people refer to these as amphora jars, beginning in the Neolithic Period and running from approximately 9000BC to 3500BC. Generally, Amphorae were used in large numbers to transport Olive Oil and Wine. The design trade and most antique dealers simply call these vessels or Olive Oil Jars. For us, we look at the Olive Oil Jars as pieces of sculpture and they are as good looking outdoors as they are in your home. The color palette and the sheen of the glaze they are simply magical and create a truly great focal point. When we started in the antique business...

Antique French 19th century Provencal walnut oil jar or jug made of earthenware. We are quite confident that it was used for walnut oil, because there i...

In the trade, we commonly call these an Olive Oil Jar, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of container of a specific shape and dimension, which began in the Neolithic Perio...

Take your pick, carboy, demijohn or jimmyjohn, they all refer to the same glass vessel. Carboy's originate from the Persian word; qarabah, while demijohn comes courtesy of the French...

Absolutely a beautiful and unusual shape demijohn or carboy. The name carboy originates from the Persian word; qarabah. Demijohn's come from the French for, dame-jeanne, or Lady Jane...

Wonderful French Paper-Mâché bucket, in a gorgeous shade of ochre. No visual damage, nor any repairs. Could possible make a nice Wine Bucket?

This 3-armed Greek amphora was once used to store and transport liquids in the early 1900s. With an elegantly tapered form and unusual 3-arms, this dusty-hued amphora makes a beautif...

This 3-armed Greek amphora was once used to store and transport liquids in the early 1900s. With an elegantly tapered form and unusual 3-arms, this dusty-hued amphora makes a beautif...

A tall pair of terracotta antique Mediterranean olive jars hand painted in the Deco style with a handsome male figure, horse and tropical foliage. Mea...

O/3225 - Antique Italian terracotta amphora with two handles from the Lombard city of Vigevano. Rare to find. The diameter is 40 cm. (in.21), but with handles iscm. 45. It's decorat...

Antique Terracotta Amphora olive oil pot. This European terracotta amphora was probably used for the storage and transport of olive oil. The double ...

Decorative Amphora with handles in the style after the Greek classical period. The vase is done in black painted cast iron with yellow decorations, one side depicts a classical Gree...