Pair of 19th Century Greek Ribbed Terracotta Olive Jars
su-1600
This beautiful pair of 19th-century Greek terracotta jars features traditional rounded silhouettes with distinctive horizontal ribbed decoration. Originally crafted as utilitarian storage vessels for olive oil and other agricultural products, these large jars display a remarkable weathered patina in soft earthy tones, with traces of blue, green, and ochre. Their sculptural forms and richly textured surfaces reflect the craftsmanship of traditional Greek pottery. Wear consistent with age and use
