Biot Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
Offered by: Linea Gallery
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Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar

Creator: Biot
Offered by: Linea Gallery

$ 2,700
  • Description
    Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use.

    Handcrafted using white soil and the ancient technique of rope thrown pottery, with an elegant and very light creamy-yellow glazed rim which contrasts with the uneven lunar-like appearance of the whitish grey body, this charming olive jar was used to preserve and transport the precious olive oil produced in the rural Liguria, an hard place to live, squeezed between sea and mountains.

    Dimensions: 62 x 49 [ØxH] - 35cm opening

    Year: mid-19th century

    Place of origin: Liguria - Italy

    Condition: No repairs or cracks, great patina.
  • More Information
    Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item)
    Origin: Italy
    Period: 18th Century
    Materials: Terracotta,Glazed
    Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
    Styles / Movements: Traditional
    Incollect Reference #: 699360
  • Dimensions
    H. 24.02 in; Diam. 19.3 in;
    H. 61.01 cm; Diam. 49.02 cm;
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