A beautiful antique terracotta jug with a rich brown glazed top and softly worn, unglazed body. Likely from Turkey, it has that lovely, honest character you only get from old utilitarian pottery.
 
The contrast between the dark glossy glaze and the warm, chalky terracotta gives it a lot of depth and texture. It’s a simple, rustic shape with a single handle, originally made as an everyday water or oil jug.
 
Pieces like this add instant warmth to a space and mix effortlessly with both neutral ceramics and darker timber tones.
 
How I’d style it:
I’d use it as a small vase with a few olive branches or simple garden stems. It also looks beautiful on a kitchen shelf or console table layered with wooden boards and other earthy, timeworn pieces.
 
Our antique pieces have lived a life before reaching you, and with that comes a story told through their aged patina, worn textures, and natural imperfections. You may notice small chips, cracks, or variations in colour—these aren’t flaws, but rather a testament to their history and authenticity.