Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar

c. 1850
$3,580 USD
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Dimensions
H: 27.5" Dia: 16.0"
Materials
Slip
Earthenware
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
ZHA029C
Estimated Shipping
$250

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The large jar has an elegant, tapered form and is beautifully glazed with neutral earth-tones in a style characteristic of cizhou ware. Loosely brushed characters and botanical motifs decorate the shoulders and sides, painted in warm browns atop a creme-white slip base. The sides and neck are banded with concentric lines and borders of expressive brushwork. Marked with wear and imperfections, the jar has only become more beautiful with age, a testament to the timelessness of handmade pottery.

Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of Opening: 5.5"

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