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Style: Primitive
Turkish Antique 20th-Century Terracotta Ceramic Storage Pot
Turkish Antique 20th-Century Terracotta Ceramic Storage Pot

Turkish Antique 20th-Century Terracotta Ceramic Storage Pot

Located in London, GB

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...

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

20th Century Partial-Glaze Terracotta Hand-Crafted Olive Jar, Western Anato
20th Century Partial-Glaze Terracotta Hand-Crafted Olive Jar, Western Anato

20th Century Partial-Glaze Terracotta Hand-Crafted Olive Jar, Western Anato

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century terracotta olive jar comes from Western Anatolia, where it was originally crafted for storing olive oil after harvest. The broad-shouldered, twin-handled form and n...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Antique Anatolian Terracotta Vessel, Early 20th Century Hand-Thrown Pottery
Antique Anatolian Terracotta Vessel, Early 20th Century Hand-Thrown Pottery

Antique Anatolian Terracotta Vessel, Early 20th Century Hand-Thrown Pottery

Located in London, GB

A beautifully weathered terracotta vessel from early 20th-century Anatolia, hand-thrown in coarse local clay and fired in a traditional wood kiln. Originally used for storing olive o...

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

20th Century Hand-Crafted Terracotta Clay Amphora, Anatolian Olive Storage Jar
20th Century Hand-Crafted Terracotta Clay Amphora, Anatolian Olive Storage Jar

20th Century Hand-Crafted Terracotta Clay Amphora, Anatolian Olive Storage Jar

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century field-fired terracotta amphora was crafted in Anatolia using rich local clay and traditional open-kiln techniques. Once used for the storage and transport of oil or...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Italian Olive Jars from Puglia
Italian Olive Jars from Puglia

Italian Olive Jars from Puglia

$1,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Italian Olive Jars from Puglia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Pottery from Puglia hand crafted dimensions: 16 x 13.5 x 15 H 16 x 13.5 x 15 H 13 x 11 x 17 H

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1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This large ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Yuan Drip Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Chinese Yuan Drip Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350

Chinese Yuan Drip Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique African Milk Jug
Antique African Milk Jug

Antique African Milk Jug

Located in New York, NY

Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Jars

Materials

Metal

20th-Century Antique Terracotta Storage Jar, Turkish Earthenware
20th-Century Antique Terracotta Storage Jar, Turkish Earthenware

20th-Century Antique Terracotta Storage Jar, Turkish Earthenware

Located in London, GB

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...

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

20th Century Hand-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar with Partial Rust Glaze
20th Century Hand-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar with Partial Rust Glaze

20th Century Hand-Fired Terracotta Storage Jar with Partial Rust Glaze

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

Materials

Clay

19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar
19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar

19th Century American Glazed Stoneware Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century American tall Albany-slip-glazed stoneware storage jar with a heavy lip. This jar was originally used to store food, but is perfect today for storing umbrellas, walkin...

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19th Century American Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar
19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar These very gnarled pieces are hand made and intended for the use of preparing and keeping ingredients. They both have either a copper or b...

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19th Century Antique Primitive Jars

Materials

Wood

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19th Century Greek Terracotta Olive Oil Jar, Handcrafted Ribbed Design
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot, Hand-Crafted, Yellow Glaze

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A 19th Century Old Olive Oil Jar from Provence South of France
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Located in HYÈRES, FR

A glazed terracotta jar from South of France. 19th Century. Beautiful irregular shape Nice original outside patina. In good condition. Report of condition : Lack of enamel and t...

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Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand cr...

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Chinese Song Dynasty Ruffled Offering Jar, c. 1200
Chinese Song Dynasty Ruffled Offering Jar, c. 1200

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Chinese Song Dynasty Zodiac Offering Jar, c. 1000
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Located in Chicago, IL

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20th-Century Hand-Carved Partial Glazed Turkish Terracotta Olive Oil Pot
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Located in London, GB

This 20th-century hand-thrown terracotta storage jar originates from Western Anatolia, crafted using local clay and kiln-fired to develop a rich amber-toned glaze that covers the upp...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

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Clay

Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia
Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia

Hand-Crafted 20th-Century Iron-Clay Terracotta Olive Jar, Central Anatolia

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century terracotta olive jar originates from Central Anatolia, where dense, iron-rich clay and open-kiln firing produced durable vessels intended for storing and transporti...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

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Clay

20th Century Terracotta Black-Rimmed Olive-Oil Jar, Western Turkey
20th Century Terracotta Black-Rimmed Olive-Oil Jar, Western Turkey

20th Century Terracotta Black-Rimmed Olive-Oil Jar, Western Turkey

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century terracotta olive-oil jar originates from Western Anatolia, crafted for the storage and transportation of olives and oil in rural settings. The tall, tapering form—b...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Primitive Jars

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20th Century Hand-Crafted Field-Fired Blackened Glaze Terracotta Olive Jar
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Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350

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Large Javanese Drum Pot in Black Teak, Hand-Carved Ethnic Piece, 20th Century
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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Primitive jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive jars made in a specific country, there are Africa, Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jars, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $384 and tops out at $8,937 while the average work can sell for $780.