Beautifully aged biot olive jar from the early 20th century. This handcrafted terracotta pottery is the iconic symbol of French garden decor.

Biot pottery is a style of pottery that originated in the medieval village of Biot, France, and is known for its pear-shaped jars and terracotta pots. The pottery is characterized by its glazed rim and often dripping sides. Top of jar has a slip glaze. Slip glaze is a thin, decorative clay slurry applied to a dry, but unfired, ceramic pot that produces a smooth colored surface when fired. Slips are made of clay particles suspended in water, giving them a thick, gravy-like consistency.