antique jar – Inner Mongolia No. 5

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 classic rounded form with a unique mantle of patina – layers of time resting softly on its surface.

Inner Mongolia, c1910
Northern steppe region
earthenware vessel for oil storage
height 24cm, diameter 26cm