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Antique Turkish Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Pottery
$1,260.79
£920
€1,081.82
CA$1,748.59
A$1,882.52
CHF 1,008.12
MX$22,683.65
NOK 12,719.73
SEK 11,640.61
DKK 8,083.81
About the Item
This antique terracotta storage jar embodies the quiet beauty and utility of early 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship. Hand-thrown in rural Turkey, its tall, tapered silhouette and twin handles were designed for everyday use — most commonly for storing grains and dried goods in cool stone kitchens.
Fired in a wood kiln and shaped from coarse local clay, the surface shows the soft tonal variation typical of old Mediterranean pottery — a blend of warm ochre, pale clay, and ash-fired greys that together create an earthy, timeworn patina. Subtle ring impressions circle the body, giving texture and rhythm to its otherwise simple form.
Now celebrated as a sculptural accent, this vessel fits naturally within English countryside, Mediterranean, and rustic farmhouse interiors. Whether styled with dried branches or standing unadorned, it adds quiet authenticity and texture to modern spaces seeking warmth and history.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Diameter: 11.42 in (29 cm)
- Style:Primitive (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Care Instructions: Avoid submerging in water. For use with live flowers, insert a glass or plastic liner to preserve the clay’s structure. Condition: Excellent antique condition with natural wear consistent with age and use. No structural damage or.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: DF1 - 11371stDibs: LU9840247074692
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