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Large Antique Balkan Clay Storage Bottle or Urn Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century

$826.44
£612.44
€690
CA$1,128.25
A$1,255.13
CHF 657.95
MX$15,337.38
NOK 8,378.23
SEK 7,886.95
DKK 5,253.60
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About the Item

Antique hand crafted and unique stoneware jug with a square belly and round base. The jug comes with a round screw cap. Possibly Balkan area or Italy, around 1800s to 1900. Beautiful burnt clay vessel, which was used to store (and make) plum wine. Fantastic patina, still comes with a whiff of the original content when opened. Hand made, one-of-a-kind piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Lid comes with edges ''off''.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556239277702

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