| Type Name: | BIOT JAR |
| Type Index: | LEAD GLAZED COARSE EARTHENWARE |
| Production Origin: | FRANCE |
| 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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