Monumental Chinese Floral Relief Pot, c. 1850

Made of unglazed terracotta this Chinese storage jar bears the marks of its creation in the smoky clouds that coat its exterior. The vessel was likely pit fired, a process that dates back thousands of years. Essentially a baking technique, clay objects were put in a pit, covered with combustibles and burned. At high heat, vapors swirl around the objects staining the clay with haphazard swirls of color. With its distinctive coloration and wide, open profile, this monumental vessel...

This low terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a perfectly imperfect glazed finish. The vessel has a simple, tapered silhouette, shaped with a wide mouth, short walls and a...

Originally used for pickling food, this large earthenware jar was sculpted in China's Shanxi province nearly two centuries ago, shaped by hand with grand scale and wabi-sabi texture. The monumental vessel is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze that lingers on every imperfection, streaming down the sides with rich color ranging from warm brown to cool black. Subtle ridges and indentations throughout suggest the jar was fashioned by coiling flattened ropes of clay and then tapped with a paddle to achieve a faceted texture. The interior is repeatedly stamped with a pattern suggestive of rippling water, encouraging the glaze to flow and drip with irregular movement and color variance. The rounded rim is left unglazed, the raw earthenware texture set in contrast to the glossy finish of the sides. Today, the monumental pot...

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...

These where found at an Estate Auction in Stockholm Sweden.

A terrific pair of early 20th century Creuzet - foundry Pots from France. Fabulous patina. Fabulous as jardinieres or planters. Perfect for any interior of...

Hand thrown stoneware pot by California ceramicist Robert Maxwell. The pot has a warm brown stoneware exterior finish with sections of brown glazing. The interior is fully glazed in ...

Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow, France, Mid 20th century. This well sized Anduze pot has a warm cream yellow color and a glazed surface, showing a rich high ...