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Antique terracotta with yellow glaze Ligurian olive jar, Italy, mid-19th century

$3,096.96
£2,299.67
€2,589
CA$4,255.07
A$4,627.86
CHF 2,452.60
MX$55,451.42
NOK 31,171.24
SEK 28,557.09
DKK 19,738.80

About the Item

An antique Ligurian oil jar in terracotta with yellow glaze, a piece of popular craftsmanship, mid-19th century. This rustic vessel exudes charm and echoes the rhythms of a bygone life. A staple of Ligurian folk tradition, it is a large jar with a narrow neck. The rim and interior are coated with a soft yellow glaze. Its primary purpose was to store and preserve the precious olive oil produced from trees basking in the Ligurian sun, rooted in soils close to the sea. This oil, a unique and valuable product, was indispensable to local households. Large jars like this one were treasured possessions in rural homes, often passed down through generations, mentioned in wills, and carefully safeguarded. Besides its role as a nutritious and wholesome food, olive oil was central to a thriving trade, prized as a key preservative for other foods. Although a connection can be traced to ancient Roman amphorae—used for trading wine and grains across the Mediterranean—the Ligurian jar came into its own in the 18th century as a cornerstone of agrarian life. The earliest examples often feature an elongated, tapering form, with occasional archaic motifs or crests etched into their surfaces. These small, dignified decorative elements reflect the jar's importance and the significance of olive oil in daily rural life. From the 19th century onward, while the material and craftsmanship remained consistent, the jar’s shape evolved slightly. Its body became rounder, with a more pronounced and narrower neck. These jars were produced in various sizes, ranging from miniature versions to tall, imposing ones—standing as totems of their own legacy. Incorporating such a jar into a modern interior as a collectible piece or into a garden as an elegant ornament is a way to honor and preserve centuries of tradition. Rich in character, the ancestral form of this "giara," steeped in its local roots, represents one of Liguria’s oldest cultural identities—a region where the sea, dramatic cliffs, and fragrant vegetable gardens have shaped a life of rural harmony. Dimensions: Height: 105 cm Mouth diameter: 51.5 cm Maximum diameter: 84.5 cm
  • Similar to:
    Biot (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Diameter: 33.27 in (84.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chiavari, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6764242665872

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