What are olive jars made of?

Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are large glass jars called?

Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Early 20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Faience

Very Large Antique Italian Terracotta Amphora Olive Jar, Yellow Glaze

$2,195

Large French Terracotta Olive Jar with Green Glazed Neck from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1990. Round in shape and

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Late 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large French Terracotta Olive Jar with Green Glazed Neck from Provence

$1,375

Large 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand, Signed

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar, circa 1880s, having two circular striations

Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand, Signed

$4,100

Spanish Large-Sized Olive Jar on Stand from 19th Century on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish large-sized jar from the 19th century on custom stand. This antique vessel from Spain

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Spanish Large-Sized Olive Jar on Stand from 19th Century on Custom Stand

$3,935

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond

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Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$2,800

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA. Outstanding 19th

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Iron

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA

$5,200

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century, French, Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century, French, Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$5,300

Mid-Century French Terracotta Biot Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1970. Made of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-Century French Terracotta Biot Olive Jar from Provence

$3,300

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,200

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

$5,800

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

$4,500

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

$4,900

Early 19th-Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Olive Jar, circa 1810-1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large semi-glazed Italian olive jar with two handles. Great for large flower display or group

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Early 19th-Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Olive Jar, circa 1810-1910

$178

18th Century Spanish Terracotta with Black Design and White Plastering

Located in Round Top, TX

This large olive jar from Spain is great on either side of a front door or inside as a sculpture

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Spanish Terracotta with Black Design and White Plastering

$2,900

Large greek Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Large Greek olive storage jar in terra cotta with traces of lime. Additional olive jars available

Category

Early 20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large greek Olive Jar

$1,595

Large Antique Olive Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These beautiful, one of a kind XL Olive Jars are over 100 years old and will bring so much

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Olive Jar

$1,750

Large Antique Olive Oil Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These beautiful, unique XL Olive Oil Jars are over 100 years old and will bring so much character

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Olive Oil Jar

$1,750

Large Antique Olive Oil Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These beautiful, unique XL Olive Oil Jars are over 100 years old and will bring so much character

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Olive Oil Jar

$1,750

Large 19th Century Greek Olive Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Large 19th century tapered-shape terracotta olive jar (pithari) with a beautiful white patina and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Greek Olive Jar

$3,300

Very Large Italian Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Doylestown, PA

A very large 18th century Italian olive jar, signed and dated 1784, in terra cotta, with inset

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Very Large Italian Terracotta Olive Jar

$4,750

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This large Turkish jug was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,800

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large terracotta olive jar was made in France towards the end of the 19th century. There are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,995

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large terracotta olive jar was made in France towards the end of the 19th century. There are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

$3,995

Italian Olive Jars

Located in Wainscott, NY

large Italian olive jars with great patina. Larger one is approx: 18.25"H x 12"Diameter. Smaller

Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Olive Jars

$365

Large Oversized Moroccan Planters, Olive Oil Jars

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moroccan terra-cotta garden planters. Hand-made in Morocco. Large oversized olive oil jar

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Oversized Moroccan Planters, Olive Oil Jars

$2,800

Extra Large Spanish Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

Located in Brecht, BE

These huge olive oil jars make great planters/jardinières ... rare to find them with these green

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Extra Large Spanish Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

$3,331

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A massive French Provincial terracotta olive oil jar circa 1840. This patinated pot has lots of

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Large Terracotta Olive Jar

$2,995

Turquoise Glaze Olive Jar

Located in Stamford, CT

Large-scale Italian terracotta olive jar with an unusual turquoise glaze. The vibrant color and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Urns

Turquoise Glaze Olive Jar

$2,950

Large Peloponnesian Olive Oil Jars, Planters, Early 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

Two large early 19th century Peloponnesian Terracotta pithari olive oil jars. Handmade by a Koroni

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Pottery

Materials

Clay

Large Peloponnesian Olive Oil Jars, Planters, Early 19th Century

$3,800 / set

Large Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar With Reliefs, Great Patina

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing 36 inches tall this Mediterranean terracotta jar will be equally impressive both outdoor

Category

Early 20th Century European Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar With Reliefs, Great Patina

$950

Large Ribbed Greek Terracotta Olive Jar, Garden Urn, circa 1840

Located in Surrey, BC

A Classic, 1840s era large terracotta olive jar from Greece, in characteristic ribbed style, with a

Category

Antique 1840s Greek Greco Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Ribbed Greek Terracotta Olive Jar, Garden Urn, circa 1840

$2,600

Greek 1920s Large Tapered Terracotta Olive Jar on Painted Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Large tapered terracotta olive jar with a worn, faded patina on a more recent painted metal three

Category

Early 20th Century Greek Garden Ornaments

Greek 1920s Large Tapered Terracotta Olive Jar on Painted Stand

$2,150

Large Provencal Green Biot Faience Olive Jar Urn, circa 1800

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This unusually large Biot faience olive jar is glazed in a saturated Classic green with a yellow

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Provencal Green Biot Faience Olive Jar Urn, circa 1800

$2,295

Large Vintage Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar with Four Ring Handles

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing more than 30 inches tall this beautifully weathered terracotta olive jar will make a great

Category

Mid-20th Century European Greco Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Vintage Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar with Four Ring Handles

$850

Mid-Late 20th Century Large Greek Terracotta Olive Storage Jar

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-late 20th century large Greek terracotta olive storage jar. Decorative ring turned outer design

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Late 20th Century Large Greek Terracotta Olive Storage Jar

$900

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in France, circa 1880, to preserve and carry

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Urns

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar

$2,100

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms

Located in Southampton, NY

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms, perhaps older. A wonderful

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large Italian 18th Century Rounded Terracotta Olive Jar with Two Arms

Large High Vintage Garden Urn, Olive Oil Jar, Planter or Vase

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Very large vintage European garden planter, garden urn, garden pot, olive oil jar or simply a vase

Category

Vintage 1920s European Country Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large High Vintage Garden Urn, Olive Oil Jar, Planter or Vase

$1,400

Large 19th Century Spanish Semi Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar with Handles

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large antique 19th century traditional Spanish terracotta orza or olive jar handmade in the

Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Spanish Semi Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar with Handles

$3,500

Large French Early 20th Century Clay Biot Olive Jar, Primitive Pot

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large clay biot jar from southern France late 19th early 20th century. These where used to

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Garden Ornaments

Materials

Clay

Large French Early 20th Century Clay Biot Olive Jar, Primitive Pot

$817

19th Century Large Mediterranean Antique Terracotta Olive Jar, Multi-Color Glaze

Located in Encinitas, CA

Peloponnesian Koroni jar naturally weathered into a beautiful patina with lichen. Around the top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Large Mediterranean Antique Terracotta Olive Jar, Multi-Color Glaze

$4,800

Large Size French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Biot Olive Oil Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large size French Provincial terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with traces of yellow

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Size French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Biot Olive Oil Jar

$4,950

19th Century Italian Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

Located in Rochester, NY

one of a number of large antique italian olive oil jars that rested for over 85 years on the grounds

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

$2,200

Large 19th Century Grecian Terracotta Pithari Oil Jar Olive Pot Garden Planter

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A 19th Century Greek Pithari, traditional oil jar. An old piece with elegant form, narrow base with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Grecian Terracotta Pithari Oil Jar Olive Pot Garden Planter

$1,958

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large antique olive jar on stand is from Provincial France, circa 1850s, and would be the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand

$2,500

Spanish 19th Century Terra Cotta Olive Oil Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large Spanish olive oil jar made of terra cotta with wonderful detailing and patina, at the base

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Garden Ornaments

Spanish 19th Century Terra Cotta Olive Oil Jar

$3,050

Pair of Large Antique Greek Olive Oil Jars from the Peloponnese Region, 19th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

Vessels such as this pair of large olive oil jars have been used for centuries throughout Greece

Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of Large Antique Greek Olive Oil Jars from the Peloponnese Region, 19th C.

$7,800 / set

Large Terra Cotta Jar

Located in Doylestown, PA

A very large terra cotta olive jar from Provence, France, 18th century, with circular ridges on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large Terra Cotta Jar

$5,500

Large Willy Guhl Olive Har Planter

By Willy Guhl

Located in Ongar, GB

An extra large composite cement olive jar planter with a nice weathered patina. Made in 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large Willy Guhl Olive Har Planter

$2,405

Pair of Moroccan Moorish Olive Jars with Lid from Fez, Ivory Color

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of large Moorish olive jars with lid, handcrafted in Morocco, ivory color, measures: 41

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Moroccan Moorish Olive Jars with Lid from Fez, Ivory Color

$5,000 / set

Rustic French 1890s Biot Terracotta Olive Jar with Yellow Accents from Provence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large size French terracotta Biot olive jar from Provence with yellow accents from the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 1890s Biot Terracotta Olive Jar with Yellow Accents from Provence

$3,950

Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Signed and Dated 1935 Imported from Italy

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Italian glazed olive oil jar signed and dated 1935. More correctly called amphora jars, which

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Country Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Olive Oil Jar or Amphora Signed and Dated 1935 Imported from Italy

$3,800 / item

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Large Olive Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large olive jars is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and earthenware, all large olive jars available were constructed with great care. Large olive jars have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of large olive jars to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern large olive jars are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made large olive jars over the years, but those made by Willy Guhl and Berber Tribes of Morocco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Large Olive Jars?

Prices for large olive jars start at $10 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $2,350.

Questions About Large Olive Jars

What are olive jars made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Olive jars are made out of two types of clay - gray clay from Vaugrenier and red clay from Clausonnes, both located in France. The two clays are mixed together to achieve the final color of the jar. You’ll find a variety of olive jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are large glass jars called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.