Chinese Ceramic Storage Vessel

Green glaze, glossy as river stones, and a neck like a bottle.

Potters in Shanxi Province, China, made this storage vessel in ceramic in the early 19th century. Glazed jars of this kind were commonly used to keep grain, oil and other household goods. A rounded shoulder narrows to a flared collar, with a thick lip and a narrow foot. The glaze is an olive-green with a glassy shine, pooled in darker areas and streaked near the shoulder.

About 22 inches tall and 14 wide. Bring it in from the corner and let it be the focus.