DESCRIPTION: An antique 19th Century Mediterranean terracotta Olive Oil Jar with Classical Greek style. A mid-19th century terracotta pithari or oil jar hand made by a Koroni potter in the Peloponnese region in southern Greece. With aged patina with traces of glaze around the neck and lip. This Greek olive oil jar features a narrow neck and typical "orcio" cruse or circular, tapering ribbed body that's defined by rings of clay. Hundreds of years ago, before olive oil was processed, bottled and shipped for export, it was stored in jars like these. The high shoulder and short neck design helped to keep the oil fresh. With hand stamp insignia.

CIRCA: Mid. 19th Century
ORIGIN: Greece
DIMENSIONS: H: 33" W: 23". Stand 36 1/2" W: 12 1/2"

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CONDITION: With minor visible chips. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.