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This Portuguese olive oil jar has a generous, rounded belly that tapers decisively toward the base, topped by a tall …
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This Portuguese olive oil jar has a generous, rounded belly that tapers decisively toward the base, topped by a tall neck and a wide, outward-rolled rim. The silhouette reads as honest utilitarian pottery—made for storing and built to last.
Dimensions: height 65 cm, diameter 53 cm.
The decoration is restrained yet distinctive. Two applied, wavy bands run around the shoulder, almost like a twisted rope border. Along the upper edge of the neck, a fine band of incised arch motifs adds a subtle rhythm and gives the jar an extra layer of character.
The surface shows a beautifully worn patina, with warm terracotta tones and darker areas. These deep discolorations and gentle sheen are typical of vessels that spent years in contact with olive oil: clear traces of storage and use remain visible. This is exactly what makes the piece so convincing as a decorative object.
Thanks to its strong, rounded form and richly textured surface, the jar works perfectly as a statement piece in a hallway or living space, and it also holds its own outdoors on a terrace or in the garden, where the terracotta will continue to respond beautifully to light and the seasons.
Condition: good, used condition with visible age- and use-related wear and traces from long-term olive oil storage; sturdy and stable.
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- Dimensions
- 20.87ʺW × 20.87ʺD × 25.59ʺH
- Styles
- Minimalist
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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