Provencal Outdoor Jar Ivory
The Provencal Outdoor Jar Ivory is handcrafted in the traditional Provençal style. Each one is made by master craftsman David Fanton, who carries on a 500-year-old tradition. Every outdoor jar is a unique work of art and bears the stamp of his atelier, “Les Jarres de. . . Show More
Provencal Outdoor Jar Ivory
The Provencal Outdoor Jar Ivory is handcrafted in the traditional Provençal style. Each one is made by master craftsman David Fanton, who carries on a 500-year-old tradition. Every outdoor jar is a unique work of art and bears the stamp of his atelier, “Les Jarres de Provence.”
The dense beige colored clay of Biot was ideal for the production of these storage jars because it repelled absorption. Their classic teardrop shape was designed to facilitate storage and ease of transport. It is said that the rim of the jars was glazed to help repel insects – when the jars were buried in the ground to the neck for storage and insects tried to access the wooden top used to seal the jar, they would slip down the glazed enamel of the rim. Glazing the rim and the interior of the jar also prevented oil and other liquids from seeping into the clay.
Biot jars were the first olive oil jars to be shipped throughout the Mediterranean and it is said, interestingly, that the Italians were the best customers. Ships sailed from the nearby port of Antibes under the protection of the Knights of Malta and sailed as far away as the Caribbean. While storage of olive oil was the primary use of the Biot Jars, they were also used to store and transport flour, dry beans, and other food products.
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Measurements
Provencal Outdoor Jar 26''
- Exterior Dimensions: 22"D x 27.50"H
- Interior Top Diameter: 11.50"D
- Base: 14.75"D
- Weight: 111 lbs
Provencal Outdoor Jar 33''
- Exterior Dimensions: 27"D x 34.25"H
- Interior Top Diameter: 12.50"D
- Base: 16.50"D
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Weight: 160 lbs
Care
It is essential that water can drain freely from your garden container’s drainage holes. We recommend a sheet of filter screen over the drainage holes and adding 2-3 inches of crushed stone at the bottom of the container before filling with a potting soil intended for use in containers. In winter, ensure that the container is elevated an inch or more off the ground with pot feet or wedges. Use of saucers outdoors in winter is not recommended.
Return Policy and Cancellations
Every item is made to order and we do not accept cancellations or returns. If your item comes defective or damaged from shipping, we will of course rectify the situation.
Please Note
That as unique, handmade piece, no two pieces are ever exactly the same and there may be some color variance. Our website photos are a close representation of this work, but may not be identical to the piece you receive.
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