Antique Italian Glazed Terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Spout
2603-26470 (Click to Inquire About This Item)
31H x 17 in diameter
Location: Dallas
A beautiful relic of traditional Italian country life, this hand-thrown terracotta jar was made for storing and dispensing olive oil. Its tall ovoid form is fitted with two slender loop handles and a small pouring spout near the base, while the upper portion retains a rich amber-brown glaze that continues irregularly over the naturally textured body.
Variations in the glaze, kiln marks, surface wear and minor losses around the rim reveal the jar’s age and handmade character, giving it the authenticity collectors seek in early Mediterranean pottery. Both sculptural and historic, it offers a warm, earthy presence and a tangible connection to Italy’s centuries-old culinary traditions.
Circa 1890s
Measures 31H x 17 in diameter
Available at Inessa Stewarts Antiques in Dallas Texas
