Antique Mediterranean Green and Ochre Glazed Terracotta Storage Jar with Natural Drip Glaze Patina

This impressive large antique Mediterranean terracotta jar showcases a captivating green and ochre drip-glazed surface, rich with age and artisanal texture. The vessel’s rounded, bulbous form rises gracefully from a raised footed base to a slightly everted rim, embodying the timeless balance of rustic utility and sculptural beauty. Its naturally variegated glaze—ranging from olive green to golden yellow with darker earthen streaks—was applied using traditional hand-dipping and pouring methods, allowing gravity and kiln heat to create organic flow patterns that are entirely unique to each piece. Areas of natural weathering and kiln oxidation contribute to a wonderfully tactile surface, revealing layers of its long life and exposure.

Likely originating from Southern Europe—possibly France, Italy, or Spain—this piece once served as a functional storage jar for oil, grains, or wine, now reimagined as a striking decorative accent for both interior and garden settings. Its generous size and authentic patina make it an exceptional example of traditional Mediterranean pottery artistry, valued for its sculptural presence and historical charm.

Dimensions: 13.5" W x 14" H