Antique Monumental Terracotta Olive Oil Urn Jug 6/7. Large hand-thrown terracotta container of Pithos or Orcio style from the Mediterranean. Would have been used for food or grain storage but most likely olive oil. Decorative scoring around the rim, neck and center. Wonderful patina throughout, standing on a flat bottom. This is one out of seven urns of the same style featured in this auction.

From the private collection of contemporary artist Mihail Chemiakin (b.1943).

Dimensions are 36.5 in h x 25.5 in w x 25.5 in d. Condition is good. Surface wear and chipped in a few spots. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

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See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

36.5 x 25.5 x 25.5 in