Chinese Ceramic Storage Vessel, On stand

In a household that bought in bulk, this was the pantry.

This storage vessel, on stand, comes from China, 20th century, in glazed pottery. Across China, large glazed jars kept grain, oil, wine and pickled foods safe from damp and pests, standing in courtyards and storerooms for years at a time. A thick, glossy glaze the color of burnt caramel covers the swelling body, up to a rolled rim, and stops short of the foot. A dark, strongly grained wooden stand with bowed legs carries the weight. Thirty-nine inches tall, and thirty-three wide.

Chicago has fewer pickles to store. It still has corners.