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Creator: Biot
Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze
By Biot
Located in Houston, TX
Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim. Dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from centuries of natural wear and use.
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Biot Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Rare XL 19th Century Antique French Biot Jar Pair
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Highly sought-after, handmade antique French 'Biot' olive oil pot from Biot, France, crafted in the 19th century using the region's distinctive clay.
A grand scale French provincial...
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Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Biot Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$10,498 / set
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Biot building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Biot building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of terracotta and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Biot building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Desvres, and Arras Foundry. Prices for Biot building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,250 and can go as high as $7,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,875.
Questions About Biot Building and Garden Elements
- What is a biot jar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A biot jar is an open-mouthed round piece of pottery that originated in 16h-century France. People at the time used them to store olive oil. Normally, the pot features a drip glaze finish. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique biot jars.