Chinese Ceramic Vessel

A tall jar with a ruddy collar, like an inverted flowerpot of ink.

This pottery vessel comes from Shanxi Province, China, and was made in the 20th century. Tall jars of this form are commonly used for storage and carrying water or grain. The body is a long oval narrowing to the base, in a dull charcoal-black finish with faint incised marks. A thick, rounded orange-red rim crowns it, with a small round hole at one side. The clay is dry, matte and earthy.

About 27 inches tall. A tall, rustic piece that holds a corner without fuss.