Large Turkish Terracotta Storage Jar

Large Turkish terracotta storage jar with a narrow mouth, rounded shoulders and tapered lower body. Substantial earthenware vessels of this type were made as practical storage containers for household and agricultural goods. The hand-worked surface retains layers of wear, mineral deposits, staining and color variation acquired through use, giving each jar its individual character.

MATERIALS: Terracotta earthenware

DIMENSIONS: Approx. 17" diameter × 24" H

CONDITION: Age and wear consistent with use, including surface abrasions, staining, mineral deposits, small losses and natural variations in the clay and firing. Each jar varies slightly.