Aegean Sand Terracotta Olive Oil Pot terracotta and quietly beautiful

and quietly beautiful

The shape does most of the work here — simple

Style it as a standalone décor item or pair it with dried florals for an understated yet elegant look

it holds its scale — tall

From the Aegean coast of western Turkey

Aegean Sand Terracotta Olive Oil Pot terracotta and quietly beautifulDF1 1135 From the Aegean coast of western Turkey, this antique terracotta vessel was traditionally used for storing olive oil. Hand thrown in the Knk region, where clay has been worked for centuries, it carries the soft, chalky tones typical of the area warm terracotta fading into pale stone with subtle traces of lime and mineral bloom. The form is tall and elegant, with a gentle taper and the kind of surface variation that only time can create. Its