Type: Biot Jar

Name, Origin, Date

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Biot Jar

France//Biot

1700-1750 CE

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General Information

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.


This description of Biot Jars comes from the Historical Archaeology Digital Ceramic Type Collection maintained by the Florida Museum of Natural History.

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Morphological Attributes

storage jar

Technological Attributes

Hard, gritty paste tha...

Body has a whiteish...

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Description

Hard, gritty paste that is buff to pinkish in color. The body has a whiteish slip covered in a clear lead glaze, resulting in a light yellow color. 

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