Turşu Küpü (Turkish Pickle Jar - Medium)

This medium Turkish jug was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize...

This medium-sized küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, and placed in sheds or ciste...

This large Turkish pot was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize exposure to air, light, and...

This medium glazed küp was likely used to store cheese by generations of families in the Levant. The design is similar to jugs used to carry water, wine, or other liquids (as cheese is traditionally stored in its brine). Glazing, a traditional technique on pottery wheels in Konya and Isparta, is as functional as it is beautiful. The glaze provides a protective and hygienic layer, making these objects optimal vessels for storing food staples and preserving delicacies. Cheese is a staple in most Turkish breakfasts today, with a fascinating history springing from the Fertile Crescent: the region of Southwest Asia that includes portions of present-day Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Around 8000 BCE, the first humans to keep livestock began firing pottery that could store dairy products in the warm climate. In this process, they discovered that they could use ceramic strainers...

Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century This striking large-sized Turkish olive jar, with origins dating back to at least the 17th century ...

An exceptional piece of 20th-century Anatolian craftsmanship, this Turkish amphora features a distinctive triple-handled design that reflects its utili...

This 20th-century Anatolian earthenware storage jar is a beautifully crafted vintage clay vessel that brings an authentic touch of Turkish heritage to any rustic, Mediterranean, farm...

This 20th-century hand-crafted terracotta olive jar originates from Anatolia, where field firing — an open-air kiln method — produced vessels with richly varied tones and natural smo...