18th Century Biot Jar with Yellow and Green Glaze 32"

This 18th-century Biot jar hails from the village of Biot in Provence, a region renowned for its production of terracotta jars used for olive oil and grain storage. The jar features a yellow-glazed rim and green glaze drips down the side, known as “larmes de belle-mère” (mother-in-law’s tears), adding character to its rustic appearance. The glazed interior highlights its original purpose of preserving olive oil in Mediterranean climates. Biot jars like this one were an essential part of rural life in southern France, prized for their practicality and beauty.