Minoan Mpogiatzopytharo

Mpogiatzopytharo, yes, that is actually its name and it is probably only Greeks themselves who can pronounce the name correctly of this giant Minoan jar. It is a composite jar with a Pithari as the base structure on this 120 cm high decorative object. It is one of those types of pots that didn't need planting at all, but in itself stands almost like a sculpture. It takes a whole day at the turning wheel to produce a jar like this and it takes 2 men to carry it to and from the kiln. If you want a jar that not many others have as a decoration in the garden or in the home, Mpogiatzopytharo is the name (and then you have to see if you can learn to pronounce it correctly.

All Minoan jars are frost-proof and handmade in Heraklion, Crete. Only bio-fuel (wood) is used for the burning, just as it has been done for millennia. Therefore, there are no 2 jars that are exactly alike, either in design or firing, and the specified sizes are not 100% accurate.

The dimensions of this magnificent jar are 120 cm high and a diameter of 65 cm

Delivered from day to day throughout Denmark at a fixed low shipping price

In case of possible return of jars (right of cancellation), this is done at the buyer's expense and risk.

The jars are handmade and will therefore fluctuate slightly in size and shape, the image of the jar may therefore differ from the physical one, as not all sizes are pictured. For a precise picture, contact elenas@elenas.dk and we will be happy to send you a picture of the physical jar.