Petite Biot Terracotta Jar w/ Expressive Green Glaze Drips - 17¾"

This lovely little Biot jar, likely dating from the first half of the 20th century, has a beautifully rounded body, tapering toward a narrow base and finished with a thick, rolled rim. Its small size is particularly appealing, giving the traditional Provençal form a more intimate, versatile quality. The warm, sandy terracotta has developed a rich, earthy patina, with traces of old green glaze around the neck and wonderfully expressive drips running down one side. 

Produced for centuries in the Provençal village of Biot, these traditional jars were originally used to store olive oil and other provisions before becoming popular as garden ornaments. This example shows wear, small chips and irregularities consistent with age and outdoor exposure. The base has been pierced for drainage, making it suitable for use as a planter.

With its pleasing proportions and beautiful timeworn surface, this little jar would look lovely planted with rosemary, thyme or trailing greenery on a terrace, or nestled among larger terracotta pots in a garden. Indoors, it could add an earthy, collected feel to a kitchen, displayed on a wooden stool or open shelf.