Kos Jar Pot with Lugs

The Kos Jar with Lugs Planter — Tall Whitewash Ceramic Jar with Handles | 2 Sizes

The Kos Jar — But With a Story Built Right Into the Shape

If you've seen the Kos Jar and loved it, this version takes everything that makes it great and adds one more thing: lugs.

Lugs are the decorative ear-like handles that sit on the shoulders of the jar — a feature straight out of ancient Greek and Mediterranean ceramic tradition. They're the detail that turns a beautiful tall jar into something that looks like it was genuinely lifted from an ancient shipwreck. Not just aged and weathered on the surface, but shaped like the real thing.

The Kos Jar with Lugs Planter is the same striking tall, slim silhouette. The same crusty whitewash glaze ranging from pale white to toasted sandy tones with the occasional hint of turquoise. The same frost-resistant, hand-crafted Atlantis quality. Just with those two small handles that add an enormous amount of character.

It's a small detail. It makes a big difference.

This is not a water feature — it is a planting vessel. However, it is frost resistant and rated suitable for use in water feature applications if you choose to use it that way.

What Are Lugs — And Why Do They Matter?

Lugs are the small, stubby, ear-like protrusions that appear on the upper sides of ancient storage jars and amphoras. They were originally functional — used to tie rope through for carrying or securing jars on ships. On this jar, they're purely decorative.

But what decoration. They are the single detail that takes this jar from "beautiful garden pot" to "piece of ancient history." They reference thousands of years of Mediterranean maritime culture — the Greeks, the Romans, the Phoenicians — all of whom stored oil, wine, and grain in jars that looked exactly like this.

In a garden or courtyard, the lugs catch the eye in a way that a plain-sided jar never quite manages. Up close, they invite you to reach out and touch them. They're the reason guests walk over for a closer look.

Tall, Slim, and Commanding

The Large stands 125cm tall — over 1.2 metres — on a base just 64cm wide with a narrow 26cm opening. The Small reaches a still-impressive 105cm at 49cm wide. Both sizes have virtually no footprint but fill vertical space with complete confidence.

Place one in a corner that feels flat and empty. Flank an entryway with a matching pair. Cluster two or three together at different angles for a display that looks designed rather than accidental. The Kos Jar with Lugs is one of those rare pieces that works brilliantly both as a solo statement and in a group.

At 85kg for the Large, it's a serious piece of ceramic work that isn't going anywhere once placed — stable, solid, and built for permanent display.

How It Compares to the Plain Kos Jar

Both jars share the same whitewash glaze, the same slender proportions, and the same Atlantis craftsmanship. The only difference is the lugs.

If you want the cleaner, more minimal look — go with the plain Kos Jar. If you want the full ancient amphora story — this is the one.

The Glaze That Changes With the Light

The crusty whitewash glaze on the Kos Jar with Lugs is the same finish as the rest of the Atlantis range — pale and chalky in direct sunlight, warmer and more toasted in the afternoon, with occasional hints of turquoise that appear and disappear depending on how the light falls.

Because every jar is hand-made, no two pieces are identical. The glaze pattern, the texture, the distribution of tone — all of it varies naturally, making each jar a genuinely individual piece.

Please note: Dimensions are approximate as each jar is hand-made. Slight shedding of the surface glaze when first unwrapped is normal and does not affect quality.

What to Plant In It

The narrow opening (26cm on the Large, 23cm on the Small) suits slender, upright plants that thread through the neck cleanly:

✔ Ornamental grasses — flowing and graceful, spectacular against the pale glaze

✔ Papyrus — upright, striking, and ideal if also using as a water feature

✔ Slim single-stem standards — olive, bay laurel, or rosemary in standard form

✔ Clumping bamboo — elegant, vertical, and perfectly in proportion

✔ Aquatic plants — water iris and papyrus are ideal for water feature use

Or display it empty. At this size and with this much presence, the Kos Jar with Lugs needs no plant to justify its place in a garden.

Who Is This For?

• Mediterranean and coastal garden lovers — this jar looks like it was made for these styles
• Homeowners who want something with genuine historical character — the lug handles tell a story
• Anyone who loved the Kos Jar but wanted more detail — this is the decorated version
• Resort pools and hotel gardens — beside water, this jar is absolutely stunning
• Courtyards and walled gardens — the tall, slender profile fills vertical space without crowding the floor
• Landscape designers — a distinctive statement piece with strong cultural reference and visual appeal

"The plain Kos Jar is beautiful. This one looks like it was recovered from a Roman shipwreck. It's the handles that do it."

Two Sizes — Both Over a Metre Tall

Key Specifications — All Variants

Care Instructions

Clean with mild soapy water and a soft bristle brush or cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners, which can damage the surface glaze.

Also Consider

Want the same jar without the lug handles for a cleaner look? See the Kos Jar Planter. For a wider opening in a similar Atlantis style, the Helios Pharaoh Jar Planter at 106cm tall offers a generous 61cm opening for larger plantings.