XL Terracotta Cretan Greek Pithoi JarAn extra large terracotta Greek Pithoi jar from Crete. Mid 20th Century. This vintage Greek jar from Crete shares a shape that dates back to most common use in the Bronze Age, but the form can be found used by Mediterranean civilisations as early as the Neolithic period. Originally Pithoi were used for bulk storage, primarily for fluids and grains. Cretan hand thrown terracotta is made with the highest quality prepared clay and crushed olive stones