Chinese Ceramic Vessel

Near-black glaze, drippy and glossy, with a pale edge.

This vessel is Chinese pottery of the 20th century, a tall storage jar of a type commonly used in kitchens and farms. The body is cylindrical, with a gentle belly, and stands on a narrower foot. Dark brown-black glaze covers most of the surface, with a slightly mottled, reddish cast in the light. Closely spaced throwing rings are visible at the lower body. An unglazed cream-colored rim circles the mouth, a little uneven and chipped.

About 37 inches tall and 28 across. A floor piece that does the heavy lifting.