Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar on Iron Stand
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar, of very grand scale and mounted within its original iron stand. The jar has moss and beautifully aged patina with two handles and horizonal cross hatch design. A beautiful, organic and dramatic piece for interiors or garden. These jars were originally used to transport olive oil in the Mediterranean region during the 18th and into the 20th century.
Italy, circa 1850 -1900
Size: 42" high x 26" diameter x 18 1/2" across the top x Stand itself @ 18 1/4" high.
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar, of very grand scale and mounted within its original iron stand. The jar has moss and beautifully aged patina with two handles and horizonal cross hatch design. A beautiful, organic and dramatic piece for interiors or garden. These jars were originally used to transport olive oil in the Mediterranean region during the 18th and into the 20th century.
Italy, circa 1850 -1900
Size: 42" high x 26" diameter x 18 1/2" across the top x Stand itself @ 18 1/4" high.
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar, of very grand scale and mounted within its original iron stand. The jar has moss and beautifully aged patina with two handles and horizonal cross hatch design. A beautiful, organic and dramatic piece for interiors or garden. These jars were originally used to transport olive oil in the Mediterranean region during the 18th and into the 20th century.
Italy, circa 1850 -1900
Size: 42" high x 26" diameter x 18 1/2" across the top x Stand itself @ 18 1/4" high.