{"product_id":"vintage-charcoal-jar-with-small-handles","title":"Vintage Charcoal Jar with Small Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\" diameter x 14\"(H), opening 7.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muted charcoal with warm brown undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Surface wear and chalky marks near the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Why do old clay jars have small handles?\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How do you style a clay jar on a console or mantel?\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68102756335853,"sku":"IMG_0206","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_0206_fc43e298-1d15-49c2-9acd-12e1e75f50c7.jpg?v=1793295782","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/vintage-charcoal-jar-with-small-handles","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}