Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5

Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900

About the Item

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this earthenware jar has a tapered form with a narrow base, high shoulders and a rounded neck. Left undecorated, the jar has a quiet beauty, patterned only by firing imperfections and the brushed texture of its speckled slip clay finish. With rich surface texture, we love this storied vessel as a planter for garden foliage or indoor houseplants. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Opening: 9.75".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Diameter: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLB141F1stDibs: LU820034560292
More From This SellerView All
  • Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky grey-black exterior with a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Charged with the humble ...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases

    Materials

    Ceramic

  • Black Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smokey grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Char...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

    Materials

    Terracotta

  • Chinese Black Clay Vessel, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Char...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

    Materials

    Ceramic

  • Black Chinese Clay Vessel, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black exterior on one side that transitions into a golden brown on the other. With balanced...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Vases

    Materials

    Ceramic

  • Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculpted in the early 20th century in southern China, this charcoal-black basin has a darkened exterior and bears the smoky traces of its fiery creation on...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

    Materials

    Clay

  • Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky grey-black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface....
    Category

    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

    Materials

    Ceramic

You May Also Like
  • Black clay bottleneck vessel no. 14
    By Dana Chieco
    Located in Culver City, CA
    Tall wheel-thrown, hand-built and carved bottleneck vessel made with a rich and beautiful black clay with only the mouth glazed in a green celadon. A personal favorite, in part becau...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

    Materials

    Ceramic, Clay

  • Stoneware Clay Vessel
    Located in Brattleboro, VT
    These vessels are hand-thrown with stoneware clay and fired in a wood-burning kiln. Monochrome and dappled glazes create unique surface patterns & textures. Crafted by master ceramicist and artist Ahren Ahrenholz in his East Dummerston, Vermont studio, all of his pottery is oven and dishwasher safe (except those with natural woven handles). Ahren apprenticed with Michael Cardew...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary North American Vases

    Materials

    Clay, Stoneware

  • Stoneware Clay Vessel
    Located in Brattleboro, VT
    These floral vessels are hand-thrown, made with a stoneware clay and fired in a kiln fueled with wood. These vessels have monochrome and dappled glazes that create unique surface pat...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Jars

    Materials

    Clay, Stoneware

  • Antique Clay Vessel
    Located in Los Angeles, CA
    Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Minimalist Vases

    Materials

    Clay

  • Vintage Asian Clay Vessel
    Located in thousand oaks, CA
    Authentic Asian vintage one-of-a-kind handcrafted clay vessel/vase, Rustic smooth unglazed matte finish in beautiful natural tone's.
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Vases

    Materials

    Clay

  • Antique Artisan Clay Vessel
    Located in West Hollywood, CA
    The Antique Artisan Clay Vessel is a remarkable pot that beautifully blends deep, earthy tones with a touch of mystery. Meticulously crafted with exqui...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

    Materials

    Pottery, Clay

Recently Viewed

View All