2012.91.194, green glaze jar; late Qing dynasty? (late 1800s to early 1900s)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by T. Ocken
2012.91.194, green glaze jar; late Qing dynasty? (late 1800s to
early 1900s)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by T. Ocken
Most Chinese pottery was made to be affordable and useful. Collectors are less drawn to such "everyday" pieces, so they tend not to end up in museums. This jar is a reminder of what everyday Chinese pottery could look like: slightly irregular (despite being made on a wheel), imperfectly glazed (not a deliberate artistic effect in this case), and with simple designs. In other words, not an art object! But not merely functional either. Everyday people love beauty too, even if they can't afford the best.
The jar is 11 inches (28 cm) tall. For another view of the jar, please click
here.
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