Chinese Ceramic Vessel

Rust, black and amber, running down like rain on a window.

Chinese potters made this vessel in the 20th century in pottery. Large glazed jars like it are commonly used for water, pickles, oil or grain. The body tapers from a wide mouth to a narrower base, finished with a bare terracotta rim. The glaze is mostly black, with streaks and drips of olive and brown that break to a sandy texture lower on the body. A few small bumps and marks speckle the surface, giving it a lived-in, handmade feel.

About 39 inches tall and 28 across. Tall, dramatic, and slightly smoky.