17/18thC Antique Terracotta Spanish Colonial Botijas Olive or Wine Jar, NR

…… When we first received this early Terracotta Earthenware Jar we were unsure of its origins. With the help of Google we are sure this 11 ½” tall by 9” diameter Olive Jar is a Spanish Colonial Botijas Terracotta Jar. This commonly used container would carry Olive Oil, Wine and Water across the Spanish Empire. This early jar has a surface like an old stoneware jug. The surface is heavily worn from years of use, but Botljas till is intact. You can see a couple of folds in the pottery, but there are no cracks or any restorations. The inside has a light green glaze so it could carry liquid. … We have listed this late 17th or very early 18th century Spanish Colonial Olive Jar without a reserve.