Chinese Ceramic Vessel

Ultramarine blue, straight sides, and a clean white interior.

This pottery vessel comes from Jiangxi Province, China, and was made in the 20th century. Cylindrical vessels like this are commonly used as brush pots or for holding implements, and are also prized for their glaze. The sides are straight and plain, covered in an even, saturated blue glaze that has a dense, slightly speckled finish. The inside is white and unglazed at the rim. The color is deep, saturated and cool.

About 7 inches tall and 8 wide. One strong color, and not a stray decoration anywhere.