Chinese Storage Vessel / Planter

The color of old paper, with a dark brown collar.

This storage vessel or planter is pottery from Guangdong Province, China, dated to the early 20th century. Heavy jars like this were commonly made for storing water, grain and other household supplies. The shape is a simple ovoid, narrower at the foot, topped with a thick brown rolled rim. The surface is a muted tan, slightly matte, with small scratches and flecks of darker clay. A few faint scuff marks add to its age.

About 34 inches high. Understated, upright and good with greenery.