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Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Rice Jar, C. 1900

About the Item

Shaped according to millennia-old prototypes fired in Bronze Age, this early 20th-century ceramic jar from northern China once stored wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Thrown on a wheel, the jar shows the subtle ribs associated with the process. Small loop handles complete its perfect proportions. Weathered by time, the glaze has rubbed off in spots, earning the jar a fantastic surface texture highly sought after by those who yearn for “wabi sabi”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Unglazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CAI057D1stDibs: LU820028540972

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