Green Glazed Jar

Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Finely sculpted with thin walls, the jar has a squat, globular form that tapers from bulging shoulders to a narrow base. The cylindrical neck has an unglazed rim and is flanked by two small loop handles. The jar's balanced form is accentuated by a monochrome dark green glaze that lingers beautifully upon each imperfection.