Chinese Ceramic Wine Vessel

A tall dark jar with two little ear handles and ripples from the wheel.

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. Slim, egg-shaped body with a small squared mouth and two loop handles at the shoulder. The glaze is dark olive-brown and glossy, with throwing rings visible around the body. The foot is neat and plain. It is 12 inches high and 6 in diameter.

Modest looks, practical shape, and a quiet shine.