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Not all antique Italian glazed Olive Oil Jars or Vases are created equal and this particular Olive Oil jar’s colors are simply beyond spectacular. Dating from the late 1800’s and discovered in a field in the south of Italy by an old friend. Most people refer to these as amphora jars, beginning in the Neolithic Period and running from approximately 9000BC to 3500BC. Generally, Amphorae were used in large numbers to transport Olive Oil and Wine. The design trade and most antique dealers simply call these vessels or Olive Oil Jars. For us, we look at the Olive Oil Jars as pieces of sculpture and they are as good looking outdoors as they are in your home. The color palette and the sheen of the glaze they are simply magical and create a truly great focal point. When we started in the antique business...

Pre-refrigeration, confit jars extended the life of perishable items. This handsome terra cotta example, made in France in the 19th century, has a mustard-hued glazed interior and un...

A monumental Oil Jar or large floor vase in a green glaze. It was purchased out of the estate of a long time antique dealer's home. He collected Catalina pottery but this is more rem...

Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, early 20th century.

Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery vessels in China, belonging to the period of...

A pair of beautiful green glazed lidded vintage porcelain ginger jars. Unmarked on the bottom. Green vines and foliage are hand sculpted as dimens...

Large Chinese ginger jar and lid with a white and linen colored glaze.

In the trade, we commonly call these an Olive Oil Jar, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of container of a specific shape and dimension, which began in the Neolithic Perio...

Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'. Unglazed exterior with handles at both sides and green and ...

Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery vessels in China, belonging to the period of...

Unusual form, mother duck, with two ducklings. Fully marked, in perfect condition. Art pottery from the Arts and Crafts Movement, in Austria.

Lovely cookie jar made of ceramic hand-painted, solid ceramic decorative work.