18th Century Large Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot

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About
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the ProvenÃ§al town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. The interior glaze that extends to around the rim was used to prevent vermin from climbing into the oil inside. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight.
These pots make an elegant statement around a pool and are magnificent in a grouping, perhaps by the entrance to your home on in a courtyard.

Details
PRODUCTION TIME
Available Now
OF THE PERIOD
Baroque
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
circa 1780
PERIOD
1780-1789
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Hand-Carved
Terracotta

CONDITION
Good
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.

DIMENSIONS
H 21 in. x W 15.5 in. x D 15.5 in.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: CONDITION
Good
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
Height: 21 in.
Width: 15.5 in.
Depth: 15.5 in.

Category: Vases
Origin: France
Materials: Earthenware, Stoneware, Terra Cotta

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; CONDITION
Good
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.

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18th Century Large Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot

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