Two small loop handles sit at the shoulders of a rounded jar that narrows to a modest opening and a tucked base, its muted charcoal surface soft with age. This vintage charcoal earthenware jar shows faint wheel lines, warm brown undertones and a chalky, worn foot. Handled clay jars like this were made for carrying and storing water, oil and grain, and the handles let a cord or cloth cover be tied on.
At 13 inches wide and 14 inches tall, it suits a console, a mantel, a hearth or a spot on the floor beside a chair. The narrow opening holds a few tall stems or branches well, and the quiet gray tone settles into rooms built on wood, linen and plaster.
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Era: Vintage
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Material: Earthenware
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Size: 13" diameter x 14"(H), opening 7.5"
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Color: Muted charcoal with warm brown undertones
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Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Surface wear and chalky marks near the base.
This vintage charcoal earthenware jar is 13 inches in diameter and 14 inches tall, with a 7.5 inch opening and two small loop handles at the shoulders. It has a muted charcoal surface with warm brown undertones. It works as a vase for tall stems or as a sculptural accent on a console, mantel or floor.
Q: Why do old clay jars have small handles?
A: Small loop handles let a heavy clay jar be lifted and carried, and they gave a place to tie a cord or cloth cover over the opening. On jars used for water, oil and grain, they made everyday handling easier.
Q: How do you style a clay jar on a console or mantel?
A: Fill it with a few tall branches or dried stems, or leave it bare as a sculptural form. A jar with a narrow mouth looks best with fewer, taller stems, and it pairs well with wood, linen and plaster.
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