antique jar – Inner Mongolia No. 4

In the quiet landscapes of Inner Mongolia, everyday oil jars were shaped from earth and fire – dark, weighty, and made to last. Their deep black glaze hold a soft constellation of patina, created by time, use and the slow rhythm of life more than a century ago.

Each piece holds its own character – soft curves, traces of ash and glaze, and the quiet beauty of black – and remains an authentic reminder of its origin and Mongolian craftsmanship.

Selected for the weathered glaze, raw body, original closure.

Inner Mongolia, c1910
Northern steppe region
earthenware vessel for oil storage
height 35cm, diameter 35cm