Chinese Black Glazed Storage Jar From Shanxi - 19thC Decorative Chinese Art Condition: Good Antique Condition With

Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear And A Rich

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Suparshva (the 7th Tirthankara) with two Jain priests

150 x 47 x 223 (w x d x h cms)

These are still made in the traditional way by hand in Henan Province China

Chinese Black Glazed Storage Jar From Shanxi - 19thC Decorative Chinese Art Condition: Good Antique Condition WithChinese black glazed storage jars like these originate from Shanxi province and date to the late 19th century and early 20th century. They were used for storing rice wine, vinegar & oils. This piece is around 150 years old and is marked with the characters 'yuan', 'sheng' & 'xi' the latter meaning west. It is likely the name of the owner this jar was made from. This piece would look fantastic in a contemporary home with dried flowers or planted with