Chinese Wine Storage Vessel

Dark glaze and combed grooves, like the grain of fine leather.

This wine storage vessel is pottery made in Guangdong Province, China, in the early 20th century. Large jars like this are commonly used to store wine, sauces or other household goods. The big, rounded body narrows to a small, short neck. A deep brown glaze with reddish flashes covers the surface, which is finely combed in vertical lines. The glaze is glossy at the shoulder and darker lower down.

About 34 inches tall. A big, dark presence for an entry or a corner.