Chinese Ceramic Pickle Jar

Glossy as treacle, and large enough to hide a good deal of pickles.

This pickle jar was made in China in pottery in the early 20th century. Large glazed jars of this kind are commonly used for pickling and storing preserved foods. The tall, rounded body narrows to a small base, with a short collared neck and tiny lugs at the shoulder. The glaze is a deep reddish brown, with darker black streaks running down from the rim and a glassy sheen that catches the light.

About 32 inches tall. A floor-standing jar, deep in color and generous in scale.