Olive Pot

The Alpes-Maritimes region of France has been known as a pottery center from the 18th century to the present. These pots, once used to preserve and transport olive oil, are beautiful...

Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and sold to eager buyers, who had not yet cultivated olive trees.

Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and sold to eager buyers, who had not yet cultivated olive trees.

Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and sold to eager buyers, who had not yet cultivated olive trees.

Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and sold to eager buyers, who had not yet cultivated olive trees.

These were used for the transportation and storage of olives, olive oil, wine. They have a hole at the bottom for drainage should one wishes to plant flowers in them. These are ful...

Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and sold to eager buyers, who had not yet cultivated olive trees.

Biot Jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and sold to eager buyers, who had not yet cultivated olive trees.

Exceptional Antique Spanish Terracotta Pot used for producing Olive oil, the pot has an exceptional beautiful old patina and shine, there is also an opening for releasing the liquids...

Wonderful 19th century Spanish clay olive pot, 1880. Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) high 22 inches (56 cms) diameter.

Wonderful 19th century Spanish clay olive pot, 1880 Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) high 23 inches (58 cms) diameter.

Wonderful 19th century Spanish clay olive pot with old paint, 1880. Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) high 23 inches (58 cms) diameter.

Antique Turkish terracotta olive pot. Incised pattern and lovely patina.

Wonderful 20th century Italian olive pot, circa 1920. This pot retains its wonderful original distressed white paint, with an attractive amount of terracotta showing through.

Terracotta olive pot, France 20th century Beautiful patina with remnants or original paint.

Often found in the Mediterranean areas of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, olive pots have been used for centuries to store grains and oils for cooking.

Often found in the Mediterranean areas of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, olive pots have been used for centuries to store grains and oils for cooking.

Often found in the Mediterranean areas of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, olive pots have been used for centuries to store grains and oils for cooking.

I will always buy original Spanish olive pots when I can as I honestly believe no other pot can add the same level of quality rustic charm as these.

I will always buy original Spanish olive pots when I can as I honestly believe no other pot can add the same level of quality rustic charm as these.

This is a very nicely size terracotta olive pot from Spain. The simple pattern around the top part of the body and the subtle red colour makes this hugely decorative.

This is a very attractive early 20th century Spanish olive pot. It is a lovely size making it ideal for use both inside and out.

19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

19th century Spanish terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

19thc Spanish terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

19th Century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

I have been fortunate enough to get hold of another large collection of early 20th century Turkish olive pots. There is a huge range of sizes, designs and colours.

We have been fortunate to find a small collection of these ever popular late 19th century Spanish olive pots. Great glazed decoration and aged patina.

We have been fortunate to find a small collection of these ever popular late 19th century Spanish olive pots. Great glazed decoration and aged patina.

We have been fortunate to find a small collection of these ever popular late 19th century Spanish olive pots. Great glazed decoration and aged patina.

We have been fortunate to find a small collection of these ever popular late 19th century Spanish olive pots. Great glazed decoration and aged patina.

This is a very impressive large early 20th century Spanish olive pot. Ideal for use both inside and out. This example has a very attractive mottled grey patina with ribbed design mak...

19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

This wonderful handmade terracotta pot originated in Morocco and was used to store olive oil.

19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

19th century Spanish terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain.

Contemporary Chinese decorative textured pot with two small handles. Light olive colored glaze Sits nicely with collection of like colored vases S5079 thru S5086.    

Contemporary Chinese decorative textured pot with two small handles. Light olive colored glaze.

Contemporary Chinese decorative engraved octagonally shaped vase. Light olive colored glaze. Sits nicely with collection of like colored vases. S5079 thru S5086.  

A large floor standing Amphora Planter with weathered patina. A 20th Century piece, terracotta with a white wash finish that has aged to a characterful patina. Nice elegant form, wit...

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 hand...

A large turkish terracotta olive pot. This beautiful piece can be used as a garden ornament or planter, for indoor and outdoor use.

A large turkish terracotta olive pot. This beautiful piece can be used as a garden ornament or planter, for indoor and outdoor use.

A large turkish terracotta olive pot. This beautiful piece can be used as a garden ornament or planter, for indoor and outdoor use.

The tall Mediterranean olive pot is in excellent condition with wonderful character, and adorn a rich earthenware weathered finish. 90 pounds Measures: 25" diameter 33" height.  

The tall Mediterranean olive pot is in excellent condition with wonderful character, and adorn a rich earthenware weathered finish. 90 pounds Measures: 25" Diameter 33" Height.  

The tall Mediterranean olive pots are in excellent condition with wonderful character, and adorn a rich earthenware weathered finish. 90 pounds each.

(Drainage holes available upon request at no extra charge) In the south of France, and especially in Biot (small village on the French Riviera), these olive pots also known as the "...

In the south of France and especially in Biot (small village on the French Riviera), these olive pots also known as the "king of jars", were used to transport olive oil in the 17th a...

In the south of France and especially in Biot (small village on the French Riviera), these olive pots also known as the "king of jars", were used to transport olive oil in the 17th a...

In the south of France and especially in Biot (small village on the French Riviera), these olive pots are also known as the "king of jars," and were used to transport olive oil in th...