Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850

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 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 ...

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...

This is a large Chinese 17th Century Stoneware Martaban Jar. Martancan Jars were created to store food items such as grain, tea, oil, etc. The ...