Chinese Ceramic Pickle Jar

The shoulder carries a ring and one decisive scratch.

Chinese potters made this pickle jar of pottery in the 20th century. Jars of this shape are commonly used for storing pickles, sauces and grains. The body is broad and squat, with a thick ring around the short mouth and fine ridges circling the shoulder. A single short incised mark crosses one side. The glaze is a matte, chocolate brown that thins to a lighter rust at the edges.

About ten inches tall and twenty wide. Plain, sturdy, and at ease anywhere.