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The Jars
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These terra cotta water jars were made in the 19th & 20th centuries.
Red ocher jars from Indonesia are absolute gems to be used as beautiful decorative objects themselves or with an olive or eucalyptus tree.
Terra Cotta Water Jars
Wine Jars
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These types of glazed Chinese ceramic jars from the turn of the 19th century were once used as wine jars as well as pickling foods. They feature a jade finish and outer ribbed textured surface. A great example of Chinese pottery, with their imperfections and ageing over the years contributing to their appeal. Ornamented with some brush stroked lines that also occupy the outer surface. They illustrate another great example of what we can find in countries on the ancient Maritime Silk Road, here in this case Borneo.
Ash Glazed Jars
A merging of past and present. These pots are the perfect styling element. Richly layered in textures, colours and materials that bring a deep sense of culture. Simply use as stand alone styling objects or give them fresh, modern life with greenery and florals.
A timeless and stylish piece that adds warmth and intimacy to your space.
As with all our products in our vintage category, these are original, vintage items and therefore vary slightly in dimensions. Each is unique in size, shape and color.
Pigmented Terra Cotta Pottery With Spout
These red ocher jars with spout from Borneo, Indonesia are absolute gems to be used as beautiful decorative objects themselves or with freshly cut flowers.
Borneo, Indonesia 19th-20th centuries.
Song Dynasty Wabi-Sabi Meiping Vases
East Asia, China, Song to Yuan Dynasty, late 13th to mid-14th centuries. A hollow pottery mercury jar with a petite base, a gradually widening body, a rounded shoulder, and a miniscule, raised spout rim. Vessels like this example were kept within storehouses and were used to store rice wine; despite their name, they were not used for transporting mercury.
VARIED Sizes: 4.25″ in diameter x 7.375″ H (10.8 cm x 18.7 cm).
Ginger Jars
Yellow ginger jars were designed as gifts to the Emperor as yellow
was the imperial colour, and they are much rarer than the green glazed ginger jars.
Ginger Jars Or The Van Gogh Jars
Made famous by Vincent Van Gogh
These 19th century Shiwan ginger jars are fairly "common" in Europe, they were sent by thousands containing the famous roots to the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. These handmade green glazed celadon vessels are 6 sided jars sculpted out of thick pottery walls with floral paneling with a thick green glazed finish that gives them a lovely crackling finish from age. A lovely silhouette. They measure around 4 1/4 inches.
*They were also known to contain opium or just called opium jars.
All Oil Paintings by Vincent Van Gogh
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Tang Dynasty Kilns Jars
These jars seem to be produced not only in southern China in Guangdong province, but also in Vietnam, where they were also discovered. The period before the 10th century would correspond to a period when Vietnam was occupied by the Chinese.
These kilns originated in the Tang dynasty and formed an important part of export wares during the Tang and Song (960-1279) dynasties. Chinese glazes suggest wood-ash was the favoured flux from about 1500 BC to around 900 AD. From the 10th century onwards, potters in many kilns substituted limestone for wood ash. It seems also likely, that, particularly in kilns in Southern China, mixtures of wood-ash and lime-stone were used, both before and after this time.
Sacred Jars
Wheel-turned ceramic jar. Inside and out are glazed with thick milky glaze of duck egg blue. Over approimately half the surface are crackles. The rim of the mouth and the foot are free from glaze.
Sacred jar or "gusi" of the Gusi cult ceremonial of the Dusuns of British North Borneo.
"Religion Folklore & Customs in North Borneo & the Malay Peninsula" Ivor N.N.Evans.
"The Pagans of North Borneo" Owen Rutter.
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Large Chinese Green Glazed
These planters from the mid 20th century with large lip, striated décor and nicely weathered appearance, charm us with their large proportions and slightly weathered appearance revealing their age and use. This top is resting on a body adorned with striated motifs then tapering down in its lower section. Perfect to be used indoors or outdoors, these make a great decorative addition to any home. Dimensions: Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
These green jade water jars were also used to shower with a wooden dipper.
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These large jars were hand crafted with a broad mouth, sloping shoulder and a stout, tapered body. They feature a traditional green, celadon glaze and make a stunning presentation. Circa 19th Century