Hand-Painted Portuguese Olive Oil Jar – Moulin Jean Cotaux Les‎ Alpilles

Does have a chip on the bottom (flaws are shown in pictures) Would still be a pretty decor piece This is a hand-painted ceramic olive oil jar or canister from Portugal, designed in a Provençal French country style. The text on the front reads: Moulin Jean Cotaux Huile d’Olive Vierge Extra Moulin Traditionnel Les Alpilles Description • Material: Glazed ceramic / earthenware • Color: Sunny yellow with green trim and olive branch design • Origin: Stamped “Hand Painted in Portugal” on the base • Height: About 8 inches (20 cm) • Diameter: Roughly 6½–7 inches (17–18 cm) • Lid: Matching yellow with hand-painted green olive motifs Style & Use The wording and design reference the Provence region of France (“Les Alpilles” is a mountain range there), but the jar itself was produced in Portugal, which is known for high-quality ceramics exported under French-style branding. These jars are often decorative but also functional—commonly used for storing olive oil, kitchen utensils, or dry goods. Mediterranean décor. • Collectible appeal: Moderate—mostly decorative farmhouse or Provençal kitchen collectors. Tags: #MediterraneanDecor #FrenchCountry #FarmhouseKitchen #PortugalCeramics #VintageCanister #ProvencalStyle