Chinese Ceramic Wine Vessel

Nearly black glaze with drips that run down to a raw, orange foot.

This glazed pottery wine vessel is from China, and dates to the 19th century. Wine has been made and drunk in China for thousands of years, and vessels for storing and serving it were produced in bronze, pottery and porcelain. Tall cylindrical body with sloping shoulders, a small flared lip, and two thin loop handles. A deep brown-black glaze runs in tongues down the lower body, stopping above a bare tan base. It is 12 inches high and 6 in diameter.

A drippy glaze job executed with great commitment.