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Description
This impressive glazed vessel dates to the early 17th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from … Read more This impressive glazed vessel dates to the early 17th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The Ming-dynasty jar has an elegant, tapered form and is beautifully glazed with neutral earth-tones in a style characteristic of cizhou ware. Loosely brushed characters decorate the shoulders and sides, painted in warm browns atop a creme-white slip base. The characters are surrounded by expressive brushwork in stylized patterns of scales, petals and vines. Marked with wear and imperfections, the large jar has only become more beautiful with age. See less
- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 18ʺD × 24.5ʺH
- Styles
- Ming
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Clay
- Earthenware
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- This antique storage jar is in good antique condition, showing beautiful character and a rustic patina consistent with its age … moreThis antique storage jar is in good antique condition, showing beautiful character and a rustic patina consistent with its age and utilitarian history. The stoneware remains structurally sound. The surface features a creamy-white slip background with freehand iron-brown painted designs. The jar displays expected signs of age and historic use, including minor glaze wear, faint surface abrasions, and scattered firing glaze skips inherent to its traditional, hand-built production. The unglazed, dark brown rim and the stable base show typical surface irregularities, potting lines, and minor historic roughness along the edges. However, there are no major structural cracks or repairs visible. less
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