{"product_id":"vintage-italian-olive-oil-jugs-pair-green-glaze-over-terracotta-mid-late-20th-century","title":"Vintage Italian Olive Oil Jugs (Pair) | Green Glaze over Terracotta, Mid–Late 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA matched pair of Italian olive oil jugs with classic green glaze over terracotta.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the glazed upper and raw clay base gives them their character — practical, but with real presence on a shelf or table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey work best grouped, where the repetition of form and colour does the work without needing to over-style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of vintage Italian ceramic jugs, originally made for olive oil or table wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is formed in earthenware with a glossy green lead glaze over the upper body, left exposed at the base to show the natural terracotta. The soft, angled glaze line and slight variation between the two reflect their handmade origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is traditional — narrow neck, pulled handle, and shaped lip for controlled pouring — designed for everyday use and still visually relevant now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (each, approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 23 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase diameter: 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner spout diameter: 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Date: Mid–late 20th century (c. 1960s–1980s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Glazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Colour: Green glaze over terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Good vintage condition with minor surface variation consistent with age and use as seen in photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kitchen shelf or bench for colour and shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• As a pair on open shelving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• On a dining table with simple greenery or left empty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Layered with timber and linen to keep the palette grounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair. Variation between pieces is part of their character, not a flaw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43428510105666,"sku":"FOR-4049-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/FDB091FC-BD0F-44CA-804D-6BBC3D72FF20.png?v=1775419283","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/vintage-italian-olive-oil-jugs-pair-green-glaze-over-terracotta-mid-late-20th-century","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}