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Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century

$1,350per set
£1,028.73per set
€1,186.40per set
CA$1,917.40per set
A$2,060.14per set
CHF 1,105.26per set
MX$24,270.86per set

About the Item

Three Chinese stoneware storage jars with olive brown glazes, Southeast China, late 19th century. Each of ovoid form with large mouth openings. The tallest (13") subtly decorated with large leaves of grass in three reserves. The mid-sized (12.5") also with three reserves of decoration: one with a large bird, the second with a leafy fern or palm, the last with lotus. The shortest (12") of the three the most boldly decorated magpies and leaves of grass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. The mid-sized jar with a stable age crack and a plugged hole. The smallest jar with a pin hole. Please see photos for details.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894718019241

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