Provincial Chinese Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900

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...

This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...

This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...

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...

This Chinese Brown Glazed Earthenware Jar from the Song dynasty is a remarkable piece despite its age and slight damage. The jar features a rich brown glaze that is typical of Song dynasty ceramics, known for their simplicity and elegance. Although the jar has a small chip on the lip, this imperfection does not diminish its beauty or historical significance. In fact, it adds to the jar's character, serving as a reminder of its long history and the passage of time. The jar's shape is typical of Song dynasty earthenware, with a rounded body and a slightly flared lip. The glaze has a beautiful luster, and the overall design exudes a sense of understated beauty and sophistication. Despite its age and minor damage, this Song dynasty jar...

An unusual Chinese archaic style script carved lidded stone vessel probably dating from the Qing dynasty or later. The heavily made vessel is made, we believe, from soapstone and com...

A wonderful blue-green glaze adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar along with a stunning crackled finish. Jars such as these would be used to store grains amid people's ...

A wonderful glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other household dr...