Tall storage jar, mid-20th century.
Black-glazed earthenware from Shanxi Province, China. Vessels like this were originally used to store liquids, oil, vinegar, or fermented products.
The tall form, defined neck, and thick glaze are characteristic of this type of utilitarian pottery. The surface shows signs of age and use. Each vessel is one of a kind.
height 42cm, diameter 26cm
origin: Shanxi Province, China
age: mid-20th century
material: earthenware