Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar

This glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The jar has an elegant, tapered form and is beautifully glazed with neutral earth-tones in a style characteristic of cizhou ware. Loosely brushed botanical motifs decorate the shoulders and sides, painted in warm browns atop a creme-white slip base. The narrow jar is banded with lines and borders of expressive brushwork. Marked with wear and imperfections, the jar has only become more beautiful with age, a testament to the timelessness of handmade pottery.

Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of Opening: 4.5"