Antique Cretan Terracotta Pithoi 4 Support 115cm tall

115cm tall

Featuring a tapering

timeless supports will see rust quickly develop on the steel

in patches being much more grey

An original Pithoi from Crete

Antique Cretan Terracotta Pithoi 4 Support 115cm tallA 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