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Large 19th Century Grecian Terracotta Pithari Oil Jar | Olive Pot Garden Planter

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A 19th Century Greek Pithari, traditional oil jar. An old piece with elegant form, narrow base with a beautiful curvature, banded decoration bead detail and wave pattern.

Looped handles and beautiful patination with natural lichen, the piece has a wonderful organic natural white/yellow tone,

A substantial size, large enough to be used on its own as a feature or as a planter, suitable for interior of exterior use.

Condition: in very good original condition, a very solid heavy piece, without fractures, the piece is missing one handle which can be seen in the photos, this was clearly lost a long time ago and gives the piece a unique character and story.

Base size = 11 inch / 28cm

Top size = 16 inch / 41cm

Opening size = 12.25″ / 31.5cm

Dimensions
H74cm x W52cm x D52cm / H29" x W20" x D20"
Origin
European
Age
19th Century
Material
Terracotta / Clay