Antique Glazed Jar

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Attributed to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) or earlier, the terracotta jar is richly aged with visible erosion to the original green glaze and a texture only time can achieve.

The monumental vessel is cloaked inside and out with a dark brown drip glaze, now aged with a distinctive crackle and subtle iridescence.

A wonderful glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

The spout protrudes from the body of the jar and is surrounded by ribs that run vertically along its exterior.

The spout protrudes from the body of the jar and is surrounded by ribs that run vertically along its exterior.

The rainbow-like colors on this green-glazed surface come from changes that happen over hundreds of years while it's buried(irisdence).

Traditional Spanish clay jar partially glazed on top, with a beautiful contrast between the rustic texture of the base and the white enameled finish of the neck and handle.

Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim.

A wonderful Han Dyansty (206 BC-200 AD) storage vessel. The circular body set upon three legs and fitted with a lid. The entirety covered in heavy leaded green glaze, imitating bronz...

This charming 19th century French water jar is a beautiful example of traditional Provençal pottery, distinguished by its vivid green glaze and distinctive regional silhouette.

The jar features a wonderful mixed brown / black glaze as well as engraved characters near its mouth.

The wine jar is potted to a gently tapered form and beautifully glazed with neutral earth tones in the manner of Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) cizhou ware.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th century Chinese storage jar.

A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

The wine jar is potted to a gently tapered form and beautifully glazed with neutral earth tones in the manner of Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) cizhou ware.

The wine jar is potted to a gently tapered form and beautifully glazed with neutral earth tones in the manner of Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) cizhou ware.

The small wine jar is potted to a gently tapered form and beautifully glazed with neutral earth tones in the manner of Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) cizhou ware.

The wine jar is potted to a gently tapered form and beautifully glazed with neutral earth tones in the manner of Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) cizhou ware.

This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for soy sauce production.

A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive jar from the Southwest of France.

French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim circa 1850-1889.

Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare.

A wonderful antique oil jar, dating from the 19th century, and originating from the South of France.

Splendid 19th-century Italian glazed ceramic sardines jar

These Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Vinegar Jar Table Lamps redefine sophistication.

A characterful 19th-century French provincial walnut oil jar, hand-thrown in terracotta with a warm iron-rich brown glaze.

17th century Spanish Talavera pharmacy jar in blue glazed ceramic.

17th century Spanish Talavera pharmacy jar in blue glazed ceramic.

17th Century Spanish Talavera pharmacy jar in Blue Glazed ceramic.

17th century Spanish Talavera pharmacy jar in blue Glazed ceramic.

17th century Spanish Talavera pharmacy jar in blue glazed ceramic.

17th Century Spanish Talavera pharmacy jar in blue glazed ceramic.

A wonderful blue-green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar.

A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive jar from the Southwest of France.

A large and very handsome glazed terracotta walnut oil jug, dating from the 18th century and originating from the south of France. Featuring two side handles and a single pouring spo...

Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...

Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...

Antique Chinese green glazed pottery jar. Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze.

Antique Chinese green glazed pottery jar. Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze.

Sold as is, this Japanese water jar features a generous tapering body boasting a nicely weathered brown glaze.

Antique Chinese green glazed pottery jar. Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze.

Chinese Song Dynasty Cizhou Black and Brown Glazed Stoneware Grain Jar Extremely rare, high quality and historically significant stoneware grain jar from the Song Dynasty, 12th Cent...

The pots are hand thrown in terracotta - with a glazed rim and interior. They were buried in the ground up to the neck, and when the ground insects tried to access the rim of the jar...

Pair 19th Century Chinese Glazed Pickling Jars. Each of these glazed ceramic jars have small, hemmed openings, linear striations pressed in the upper shoulders and a circular stamp.

Retaining its original dusky-green glaze, the jar is embellished with vertical strips in an exceptionally decorative 'pinched' design.

A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century.

A Chinese antique Martaban water jar from the 19th century, with dragon motifs and petite loop handles.

This simplicity gives the jar a strong, authentic appearance. The jar has a beautiful glaze that has faded slightly over the years, further emphasizing its authentic charm.

It is precisely this simplicity that gives the jar a strong, authentic appearance. The jar has a beautiful brown-orange glaze, which enhances its authentic charm.

The jar features a wonderful brown glaze with some areas of dripping black.