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.

Large Terracotta Jar

Unglazed Terracotta

Ceramic Turkeys

19th Century Terracotta Planter

Large Garden Pottery

19th Century Olive Jar

Large French Planter

Large Clay Vessel

Water Jar

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Early 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

$1,717 / set

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

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

Category

Late 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Large French Terracotta Olive Jar with Green Glazed Neck from Provence

$1,375

Early 20th Century Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

Located in London, GB

An extra large 'tramostera' terracotta jar with hand painted decoration Spain, Catalonia, early

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

$1,209

Large glazed terracotta jar with the Great Arms of France (1814-1830)

Located in PARIS, FR

Large glazed earthenware jar with the Great Arms of France (1814-1830) Large jar in the form of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large glazed terracotta jar with the Great Arms of France (1814-1830)

$5,949

Aged Terracotta Jar – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large aged terracotta jar, in traditional Javanese ethnic style, sold individually. This ancient

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Aged Terracotta Jar – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL

$2,570

Very Large Antique Italian Terracotta Amphora Olive Jar, Yellow Glaze

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This circa 1900 large yellow faience olive oil jar hails from Naples, Italy. The double handles and

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Faience

Very Large Antique Italian Terracotta Amphora Olive Jar, Yellow Glaze

$2,195

Large Terracotta Confit Pot

Located in South Salem, NY

Large French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Other Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Terracotta Confit Pot

$318

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Iron

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

$5,200

Large Terracotta Pot with Handles

Located in South Salem, NY

Large French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used

Category

Vintage 1910s French Other Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Terracotta Pot with Handles

$318

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This large "green-glazed" küp was likely used for wine, water, goat's milk, or cheese by

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Sırlı Küp (Turkish Glazed Jar - Large)

$550

Large Greek Olive Jar with Metal Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful large 1930s Greek Olive Jar with metal stand. The height includes a 10" tall metal stand.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Greek Olive Jar with Metal Stand

$3,600

Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

large clay jar is in good antique condition with minor wear typical of its age. Contact us before

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java.

$1,665

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,200

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

$1,200

Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

large clay jar is in good antique condition with minor wear typical of its age. Contact us before

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java

$1,749

19th Century Extra Large Spanish Terracotta Wine Barrel

Located in Brecht, BE

These extra large wine barrels are extremely hard to find, the scale just does it, a piece of art

Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Extra Large Spanish Terracotta Wine Barrel

$2,320

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia Large Jar with Umber Ochre Glaze

Located in Encinitas, CA

Mediterranean antique pottery, two-handled orcio jar with lower spout from Apulia region of

Category

Antique 1840s Italian Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia Large Jar with Umber Ochre Glaze

$1,890

Large French 19th Century Provencal Biot Jar

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A large French terracotta Biot jar with mustard glazed rim and brown/mustard glaze drips. Great

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Pottery

Large French 19th Century Provencal Biot Jar

$2,198

Extra Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java, 19th Century Vessel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

large clay jar is in good antique condition with minor wear typical of its age.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Jars

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Extra Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java, 19th Century Vessel

$1,749

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

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #2, Large Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

Located in Encinitas, CA

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Primitive Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #2, Large Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

$2,300

Thai Terracotta Planter / Vase / Cachepot with Burgundy Glaze, Mid 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A large Terracotta jar / urn / planter from Thailand, Mid 20th Century. Beautifully glazed in

Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Thai Terracotta Planter / Vase / Cachepot with Burgundy Glaze, Mid 20th Century

$980

Vintage Terra-Cotta Gray Extra Large Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage terra cotta gray extra large pot.

Category

Mid-20th Century East Asian Modern Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Terra-Cotta Gray Extra Large Pot

$3,690 / item

Pair of Large Glazed Terracotta Jars

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of large late 19th century glazed Italian terracotta jars with rope-design decoration and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Glazed Terracotta Jars

$4,800

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

20th Century Italian Large Terracotta Garden Jar

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful refined garden jar in terracotta, circa 1930s. This jar is perfect for embellishing an

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Italian Large Terracotta Garden Jar

$2,974

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

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

Large 19th Century Moroccan Terracotta Oil Jar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful eartherware piece, once used for the storage of oil. Morocco, circa 1850 Weathered and some tiny hearlines but nothing serious. Measurement here below is inclusive the i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Moroccan Terracotta Oil Jar

$588

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Terracotta Jar

Located in Delray Beach, FL

the jar, the artist add some pieces of metal to the surface of the jar, melting on the terracotta and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Terracotta Jar

$1,500

19th Century Mediterranean Terracotta Large Amphora Jar

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 Mediterranean Terracotta Large Amphora Jar

$4,800

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

19th Century Italian Antique Large Terracotta Garden Jar

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful refined garden jar in terracotta, circa 1880s. This jar is perfect for embellishing an

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Antique Large Terracotta Garden Jar

$3,569

19th Century Spanish, Large Andalusian Handmade Terracotta Earthenware Jar

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century Spanish, large andalusian handmade terracotta earthenware jar.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish, Large Andalusian Handmade Terracotta Earthenware Jar

$5,949

19th Century Mediterranean Terracotta Large Orcio Jar with Stamp

Located in Encinitas, CA

19th century Mediterranean terracotta large olive jar with stamp of the manufacturer. Peloponnesian

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Mediterranean Terracotta Large Orcio Jar with Stamp

$4,800

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 Antique Terracotta Jar on Iron Stand from Spain

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Terracotta Pot/Jar in a beautiful Cream Glazed color, From Spain,La Bisbal De Emporda, comes with

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Terracotta Jar on Iron Stand from Spain

$1,963

Large 19th Century French Terracotta Biot Pot or Jar

Located in Birmingham, AL

This large 19th century French biot is a classic French olive jar with a lovely aged patina and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Terracotta Biot Pot or Jar

$3,995

Large Terracotta Garden Urn or Oil Jar from France

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French garden pot or oil jar of terracotta earthenware pottery, featuring a rolled edge

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Urn or Oil Jar from France

$3,895

Large Antique Terracotta Jar Lamp with Shade, Sold Singly

Located in Sheffield, MA

Two similar early large rustic organic Chinese unglazed terracotta storage jars that has been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Terracotta Jar Lamp with Shade, Sold Singly

$2,400

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

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

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

19th Century Antique Large Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Jar White Patina

Located in Encinitas, CA

used as storage and shipping jars for water, wine or olive oil. Tapered shape toward the bottom, three

Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Antique Large Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Jar White Patina

$3,190

1930s Spanish Handmade Large Terracotta Ceramic Wine Jar

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1930s Spanish handmade large terracotta ceramic wine jar.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Spanish Handmade Large Terracotta Ceramic Wine Jar

$4,164

19th Century Antique Large Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Jar, Dark Patina

Located in Encinitas, CA

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Antique Large Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Jar, Dark Patina

$4,000

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

Limited Large Natural Brown Terracotta Handmade Vase Jar, Germany, 1950s SALE

Located in Sofia, BG

Large terracotta handmade vase jar. Numbered 45th from 80.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Limited Large Natural Brown Terracotta Handmade Vase Jar, Germany, 1950s SALE

$464

Large Glazed Terracotta or Pottery Lidded Pineapple Jars or Urns

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here we have an amazing display of pottery brilliance in the form of this pair of glazed terra cotta stylized pineapples with an ambitious composition of leaves and cones in a variga...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Scul...

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Large Glazed Terracotta or Pottery Lidded Pineapple Jars or Urns

$4,200 / set

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

19th Century Spanish Handmade Large Whitewashed Terracotta Vase Jar

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Spanish handmade large whitewashed terracotta vase jar. Pedestal base not included

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Clay

19th Century Spanish Handmade Large Whitewashed Terracotta Vase Jar

$1,784

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

Large Vintage Burnished Terracotta Pottery Jar With Sgraffito Decoration, 20th C

Located in Bristol, GB

Decorative Terracotta Pot/Vase A highly decorative three handled earthenware pottery jar or pot of

Category

20th Century Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware

Large Vintage Burnished Terracotta Pottery Jar With Sgraffito Decoration, 20th C

$467 / item

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

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Large Terracotta Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large terracotta jar you’re looking for. Each large terracotta jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and earthenware. Find 108 options for an antique or vintage large terracotta jar now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a large terracotta jar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A large terracotta jar made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large terracotta jar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Biot produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Terracotta Jar?

The average selling price for a large terracotta jar at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $318 on the low end and $16,400 for the highest priced.

Questions About Large Terracotta Jar

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.