Chinese Ceramic Storage Vessel

Copper-glazed and tall, like a vase grown up.

This storage vessel was made in China in the 20th century in pottery. Large glazed jars like this were commonly used to store grain, oil, wine or pickled foods. The body is tall and rounded, narrowing to the base, with a short collar at the mouth. The glaze is a glossy copper-brown, with fine horizontal ribs near the base and a few flecks of unglazed clay at the foot.

About 30 inches tall. Big enough to anchor a corner on its own.