Coco Glaze Olive Jar Anatolia and Mediterranean-inspired interiors

and Mediterranean-inspired interiors

reflecting its historical use for storing grains or liquids

repurposed as a planter

showing traces of its use in everyday Anatolian life for transporting water or storing oil

Coco Glaze Olive Jar Anatolia and Mediterranean-inspired interiorsDF 322 This antique olive jar comes from western Anatolia, where it was once used for storing olive oil after harvest. The jars broad shoulders, narrow base, and high twin handles made it easy to lift and transport, while the glazed neck helped to seal the oil and prevent spoilage. The red clay has darkened naturally over time, showing smoke marks and surface wear from years of use. A working vessel made for everyday life, it carries the simple