General description Vase made by hand and cooked in wood as in ancient times, this terracotta vase from the Sahara desert measures 60 cm long, 60 cm deep, and 100 cm high. Originally used as containers for dates, it can also serve as an outdoor jar for plants and flowers or as an indoor decorative amphora. Among the artisan traditions of Morocco, the production of terracotta vases and amphorae holds a special place, with working methods handed down through generations and preserved over the centuries. As these items are handmade, differing sizes and shades of color make each piece unique.