An XL Pair of Terracotta Cretan Greek Pithoi JarsAn extra large pair of terracotta Greek Pithoi jars from Crete. Mid 20th Century. These vintage Greek planters from Crete share 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