Chinese Water Jug

This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...

A richly glazed green ceramic jar with flared neck and raised calligraphic inscriptions. Striking for both its form and surface, this vessel features a rotund body tapering upward to...

These early 20th century ceramic jars from China's Shandong province were formed with a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or rice wine. We suspect these jars were created to store wine for commercial sale, and were likely stoppered with a cork or wax seal. Left unglazed, the jugs are decorated only the irregular, organic smoke patterns created during the firing process. We love the neutral color story told by this set of vessels...

A Japanese Tamba Tachikui ware brown glazed water jug from the 19th century. This exquisite 19th century Japanese Tamba Tachikui ware water jug enchants with its understated elegance and monochrome brown glaze. Crafted in one of Japan’s six renowned ancient kilns, this jug showcases a beautifully circular body that gracefully narrows into a slender neck, adorned with ribbed accents that add subtle texture to its surface. The protruding lip, delicately formed, contributes to the jug's overall harmonious silhouette, embodying a sense of refined simplicity and traditional craftsmanship. With its rich, deep brown hue, the jug’s glaze captures the essence of natural earth tones, creating a warm and inviting presence. This Tamba ware...