Old Black Glazed Terracotta Water Pot From Shanxi Material - Marble 20 x 20 x 11

20 x 20 x 11  (wxdxh cms)

For a similar torgam featuring Taoist immortals see page 150 of Heritage from the Land of Snows: Antique Tibetan Furniture by Li Jianguang

These beautifully patinated teak boards from Rajasthan were used for rolling chapati

Although it has a relatively small following

This particular piece dates from the 18th century and would look fabulous on a wall or above a mantle piece

Old Black Glazed Terracotta Water Pot From Shanxi Material - Marble 20 x 20 x 11Chinese 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 liquids like water, rice wine, vinegar & oils.