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Antique Turkish Olive Oil Jug browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Pre 1900: item # 270908 Please refer to our stock # kmx when inquiring.
J. Britt Antiques and Lighting 1993 McCullough Blvd Tupelo, MS 38801 662-844-3050 Guest Book SOLD |
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| This is a great large old olive jar that was collected from throughout the Turkish countryside, these beautiful earthen-ware vessels were used 75 to 150 years ago to store grains, olives, oils, and prepared foods. Often buried to preserve their contents at cooler temperatures, they could be found in small Aegean and Mediterranean villages. From the smallest pitcher to the largest oil jar, each is unique in shape, color, and texture. Many come with a seal of antiquity. A simple utilitarian object that is appreciated today as folk art. They make outstanding lamps as well. This tall two handled olive jar with beautiful dark green drip glaze measures 21 1/2" tall and measures 13" wide from handle to handle. The diameter of the mouth is almost 7". It stands on a base that measures 4 1/2" in diameter. We have several examples currently listed on our web site and many others currently in stock. | ||
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