19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
Handle Detail From 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
Interior View Of 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
Face Detail From 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
Handle Detail From 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
Interior View Of 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface
Face Detail From 19th Century Chinese Shanxi Earthenware Storage Jar With Carved Creature Head Handles And Wabi Sabi Surface

Terracotta Storage Jar - 19th Century

SKU: C2776V2 19th Century, from Shanxi, China
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W34 x D34 x H30 cm
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This rustic Chinese storage jar dates to the 19th century and originates from Shanxi province in northern China. Rich in earthy grey and charcoal tones, the surface has a beautifully weathered, wabi-sabi quality that reflects decades of use and natural ageing. The jar is hand-thrown, with visible throwing lines and a softly rounded form that speaks to its utilitarian origins.

Distinctive carved creature heads form the handles at the shoulder of the jar, adding a subtle sculptural element and a sense of regional character. Originally used for storing rice wine, vinegar, and oils, these vessels were an essential part of everyday life in rural China. Today, the jar makes a superb decorative object and is particularly well suited for use as a planter. As with many antique storage jars, it is advisable to use with a liner, as it may no longer be fully watertight.

  • Origin: Shanxi Province, Northern China
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Materials: Hand-Thrown Earthenware Pottery
  • Features: Carved Creature Head Handles, Earthy Tones, Wabi-Sabi Surface, Traditional Storage Form
  • Condition: Good Antique Condition With Surface Wear, Old Marks And Firing Imperfections Consistent With Age And Use
  • Dimensions: W34 x D34 x H30 cm

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