Chinese Ceramic Vessel

Round olive-green jar with a glassy finish and a bit of blue at the base.

This glazed pottery vessel is from China, and is contemporary. A glaze is a thin glassy coating fused to a clay body in the kiln, which seals the surface and gives it color and shine. Plump, rounded body narrowing slightly to a plain rim. A smooth tea-green glaze with a soft sheen covers the whole outside, shifting to blue near the foot. Light reflects in a bright patch on the shoulder. It is 20 inches high and 24 in diameter.

Round, smooth and thoroughly pleased with itself.