Chinese Storage Vessel / Planter

Honey-brown glaze, a rolled lip, and the patience of an old workhorse.

This storage vessel was made of pottery in Shandong Province, China, in the early 20th century. Glazed jars of this type were commonly used for holding water or preserved foods, and now often serve as planters. The upper half is covered in a smooth, caramel glaze with darker streaks, and the lower body is ribbed and left a duller tan. A thickened rim makes a clean border. Worn edges and a few flaked spots near the foot show age.

About 23 inches high and 19 across. A tidy, upright pot, ready for oranges or umbrellas.