Height 32 – 33 inches and Diam approx. 21 -22 inches
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pot planter LA CA . Outstanding 18th Century Spanish olive oil jar
in beautiful terracotta painted green . A beautiful accent piece for any
interior or exterior .Terracotta vessels once used to hold olives and olive oil features a rounded lip at the top, with a
bulbous center which tapers to the bottom . wonderful old patina showcasing
it’s rich history , Aragon Spain olive jar will make an awe-inspiring decorative statement piece
Antique naturally weathered over centuries into a beautiful
patina . For Thousands of years the precious delicious and healthy oil of
olives was stored in jars like this . helped
to keep the oil fresh. Every country that makes pots produced its own version
of the jars in Spain in Calanda slamanca Almeria Castilla Triana Sevilla Cordoba Badajoz
Lucena Avila Miravet Zamora Aragon Sestrica Segorbe Teruel cadiz Cuenca Extremadura
Caceres Greece Portugal France etc . Antique dealer Los Angeles CA West
Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. These elegant antique jars were
hand-crafted around the Mediterranean adorn a rich earthenware weathered
finish. The jar has a body of a wonderful old patina and remnants oil
throughout , showcasing the history. In your garden or mounted on a stone or
metal base , to be mounted in an
entryway or on top of a pedestal as part of garden décor and outdoor furniture
, by the pool or pergola a great decorative accent and a nice house warming
gift . Losses paint and terracotta chips etc .. as seen in the pictures.
