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Collected from throughout the Turkish contryside, these beautiful vessels were used to store grains, olives, oils, and prepared foods. Often buried to preserve their contents at cooler temperatures, they could be found in small Aegean and Mediterranean villages.
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From the smallest pitcher to the larger
oil jar, each is unique in shape, color, and texture.
A simple utilitarian object to be appreciated today as folk art.
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approximate height |
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approximate diameter |
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Mini
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Less than
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10 inches high
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Small
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10-13 inches
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6-8 inches
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Medium
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14-16 inches
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8-9 inches
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Large
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17-22 inches
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9-11 inches
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X-Large
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24-26 inches
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with two handles
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Oversize L
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23-29 inches
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12-14 inches
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Oversize W
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23-26 inches
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13-16 inches
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Oversize XL
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30-38 inches
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15-17 inches
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Oversize XW
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27-36 inches
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17-20 inches
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Oil Jars
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36-44 inches
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19-24 inches
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Giant Oil Jars
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40-60 inches
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30-48 inches
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Mini, Small Pottery |
Small , Medium and
Large Pottery |
OL, OXL and
OXW Pottery |
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