Antique Hand-Painted Italian Oil Jug

A beautiful antique earthenware oil jug featuring wonderfully expressive hand-painted decoration. Stylized facing birds are surrounded by scrolling foliage, floral details and bold cobalt blue geometric motifs, all set against a softly aged cream ground.

The generous handled form and timeworn surface give this piece the feel of traditional Italian folk pottery, likely originally intended for storing oil. Its unusual decoration and substantial scale make it a particularly striking piece for display.

Circa: Late 19th–early 20th century
Origin: Italy, attributed
Dimensions: 15” H

Beautiful age-related wear and patina throughout, consistent with its history and use.

How long will it take to receive my order?

Your order is shipped from our location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We aim to have all packages out our door within 1 to 3 business days.

Your order will be shipped using a courier such as Canada Post, UPS, or Purolator. Depending on your distance from us, or if border crossing is involved, orders will take between 3 and 10 business days to arrive. Saturday and Sunday are not business days for mail in Canada.

We do not currently ship or deliver large items such as furniture.

Can I return my item?

Shopping online can be difficult and we hope you love your purchase. We have limits on what can be returned and how. Please read our in depth return policy and ask questions prior to your purchase to avoid disappointments.

New items can be returned within 14 days of receipt for exchange or store credit. All other items including vintage and seasonal are considered final sale. Please look carefully at photos and descriptions to avoid any disappointment with regards to size or condition.

If for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase we are happy to accept the return of any new item in the exact condition in which it was received. Please contact us to receive return address information.

The buyer remains responsible for the costs to return any item. Please package the item in the manner it was sent to you.