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Large Terracotta Oil Jar
Vintage Garden UK
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Large Terracotta Oil Jar

19th century
Description

A very good terracotta oil jar with stipple decoration and hoop handles, in good overall condition.

33" high

15" diameter

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Large Terracotta Oil Jar to the 1880s.

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SA1180737
Description
A very good terracotta oil jar with stipple decoration and hoop handles, in good overall condition.

33" high

15" diameter

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

fig 1. A large terracotta oil jar with two side handles, a textured upper body, and incised geometric patterning.
fig 1. Large Terracotta Oil Jar

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Large Terracotta Oil Jar to the 1880s.

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Vintage Garden UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
Location
6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagegardenuk
Verified Since Feb 2024
Items For Sale 75
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Vintage Garden UK
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A large terracotta oil jar with two side handles, a textured upper body, and incised geometric patterning.
Large Terracotta Oil Jar
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A large terracotta oil jar with two side handles, a textured upper body, and incised geometric patterning.
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FAQs

A terracotta oil jar is a large earthenware storage vessel historically used across the Mediterranean region to store and transport liquids such as olive oil, wine, and water.

These jars were traditionally hand-thrown or coiled using local coarse clay, often featuring thick earthenware walls and twin handles to assist with lifting and securing during transport.

Authentic pieces often exhibit irregularities in symmetry from hand-building, natural weathering or mineral deposits on the porous clay, and incised or stamped decorative borders around the neck or body.

Large terracotta urns serve as striking focal points in entryways, conservatories, or living room alcoves, providing texture when paired with minimalist architecture or natural timber accents.

To prevent frost damage, porous terracotta vessels left outdoors should be drained completely, elevated off wet ground using pot feet, or sheltered indoors during freezing weather.
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