Two Vintage Provincial Chinese Terracotta Storage Vessels

Round handmade and painted Chinese terracotta ding-style vessel with lid. Tripod footed base. Vessel is antique, probably Han, but original paint wore and the current finish is recen...

A truly attractive and unusual set of two antique Chinese ceramic wine jars. Each piece displays a similar glaze, hand painted decoration and is of related design, with four handles...

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 19th-century kitchen vessel is coated inside and out with a dark brown glaze that clings to its ribbed sides with subtle color variation. Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring. The rounded shoulders are brushed with simple linework in a contrasting light brown glaze. Textured with pitted wear and other imperfections, the rustic vessel is wonderful as an unusual vase...

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...