Antique Cretan Terracotta Pithoi 2 Glazed Refined and effortlessly stylish

Refined and effortlessly stylish

The black nickel handle starts off shiny but soon mellows to a lovely rich patina

With the decorative cut-out logo

This prevents the logs from falling out of the fireplace

All currently holding nicely

Antique Cretan Terracotta Pithoi 2 Glazed Refined and effortlessly stylishA rare opportunity to own an old Cretan terracotta Pithoi jar. This large vessel was used for the storage of oils. This practice of using large, wide terracotta jars (named Pithoi) is a common use on the island with a history going back thousands of years. This pot is estimated to be approximately 100 150 years old. This large, sculptural jar would make an incredible statement be it around a lobby in a hotel, an orangery or dressing the floor in a