Glazed Kitchen Jar

A lustrous, dark glaze clings to the squat form of this petite kitchen jar. The glazed vessel dates to the early 20th century and was used for storing food and condiments in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen, as evidenced by its interior glaze. The wide-mouth jar has a rounded body topped with small strap handles and a short, constricted neck. Contrasted by an unfinished base, the blue-black glaze exhibits a rich range of dark colors and clings to the subtle ridged texture of the hand-turned form.