{"product_id":"antique-italian-earthenware-amphora-jar-ochre-glaze","title":"Antique Italian Earthenware Amphora Jar with Ochre Glaze, Late 19th–Early 20th Century 13.4\"","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Italian earthenware amphora jar, believed to date to the late 19th or early 20th century. The jar has a beautifully rounded body, gently tapering towards the base, with a short cylindrical neck and two curved handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper section is finished in a rich ochre-yellow glaze, with subtle variations of amber, brown and olive green. The green tones are particularly noticeable around the handles and shoulders, while fine incised lines encircle the upper body. The glaze ends partway down, revealing the pale, unglazed earthenware beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional in form, this two-handled amphora has a wonderful decorative presence. The natural variations in the glaze, occasional drips and signs of age give each side a slightly different appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial piece of Mediterranean pottery, perfect for displaying on a large table, console or kitchen dresser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003cem\u003eLate 19th-early 20th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003ci\u003eEarthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003cem\u003eRich ochre glaze with olive-green accents, beautifully contrasting with the pale, unglazed earthenware below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAntique Italian Earthenware Amphora Jar with Ochre Glaze Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHeight: 13.4” \/ 34cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWidth: 9.8” \/ 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWeight: 7.1 lbs \/ 3.2kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCondition: It is in good antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe have more vintage and antique ceramics for sale \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/collections\/ceramics\" title=\"Vintage and antique ceramics\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60451316695385,"sku":"889","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/889a-antique-italian-earthenware-amphora-jar-ochre-glaze.jpg_edd73741-0502-464e-9644-f8d941252ef8.jpg?v=1794473652","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/fr\/products\/antique-italian-earthenware-amphora-jar-ochre-glaze","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}