Type Name:

BIOT JAR

Category:

LEAD GLAZED COARSE EARTHENWARE

Production Origin:

FRANCE

Production Date Range:

1700-1750

Defining Attributes:

Hard, gritty paste that is buff to pinkish in color.

Body has a whiteish slip covered in a clear lead glaze, resulting in a light yellow color.

Vessel Forms:

STORAGE JAR

Comments:

Biot Jars were produced during the first half of the 18th century in the Biot region of southern France. The jars were barrel-shaped, approximately four feet tall, and were used as storage containers for both dry and wet goods.

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