{"product_id":"large-antique-chinese-cizhou-storage-jar-with-lid","title":"Large Antique Chinese Cizhou Storage Jar with Lid","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBeautifully substantial and wonderfully individual, these \u003cstrong\u003elarge antique Chinese Cizhou storage jars\u003c\/strong\u003e are striking examples of a centuries-old ceramic tradition, each with its own hand-painted decoration, aged surface and unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCizhou ware originated in northern China and became celebrated for its expressive decoration and practical everyday forms. Traditionally, a pale slip was applied to the ceramic body before designs were freely painted in contrasting iron-rich pigments. Floral motifs became particularly characteristic of the tradition, giving these otherwise utilitarian vessels an appealing painterly quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur antique jars retain that wonderfully simple aesthetic. Each has a soft, timeworn pale ground decorated with freely painted dark floral motifs, together with its original-style fitted lid. Irregularities in the surface, variations in the glaze and the marks accumulated through age give every jar an individuality that could never be replicated by a newly made piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt over half a metre high, these are \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial decorative antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beautiful standing alone beside a console or cabinet, positioned at the end of open shelving or used as a sculptural object in an entrance hall, they bring history and quiet presence to an interior without feeling overly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly love the juxtaposition of pieces such as these with contemporary furniture, natural stone, plaster, linen and old timber. It is this considered mixing of periods that gives a home the feeling of having been \u003cstrong\u003ecollected over time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Antique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003etwo individual antique Cizhou jars available\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each varies naturally in its proportions, painted decoration, surface, colour and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJar A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight 54cm Diameter 37cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal diameter at neck opening 31cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJar B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight 52cm Diameter 37cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal diameter at neck opening 32cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach jar is sold individually. Please select Jar A or Jar B when ordering. The photographs correspond to the individual antique you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine antique Chinese ceramic storage jars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach jar is completely unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressive large scale at approximately 52–54cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristic pale ground with hand-painted floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully aged surfaces and authentic patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural enough to display as a standalone object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually sourced by Home Barn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful way to introduce genuine Chinese antiques into a contemporary interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little About Cizhou Ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCizhou is one of China's most important historic ceramic traditions, associated particularly with the kilns of northern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the highly refined ceramics historically associated with the Imperial court, Cizhou ware was largely created for \u003cstrong\u003eeveryday life\u003c\/strong\u003e. Potters produced practical bowls, bottles, jars and storage vessels, developing a distinctive decorative language that included freely painted flowers and foliage over contrasting pale surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is this combination of \u003cstrong\u003eutility, craftsmanship and expressive decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes Cizhou ceramics so appealing centuries later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCizhou-type pottery continued to be produced over a very long period, so while these are antique examples, we do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e attribute them to the early Song, Jin or Yuan periods without documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAntique Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs genuine antiques, both jars show evidence of their age and previous use. Expect irregularities in form and glaze, surface marks, areas of wear, tonal variation, imperfections around the rims and lids, and other historic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not flaws we would seek to disguise. They form part of the history and individuality of each jar and are precisely what distinguish an authentic antique from a newly manufactured decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Cizhou pottery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCizhou refers to an important tradition of ceramics associated with northern China, particularly known for contrasting pale surfaces and expressive painted decoration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these Cizhou jars antique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both are antique pieces. However, because Cizhou-type pottery was produced over a long period, we do not attribute these particular jars to an early Chinese dynasty without documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Jar A and Jar B identical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Each is a genuine antique and therefore unique. Their dimensions, painted decoration, colouring, glaze, surface and signs of age will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose which antique jar I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Select either \u003cstrong\u003eJar A or Jar B\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will receive the individual antique corresponding to your chosen variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I style a large antique Chinese jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt over 50cm high, these jars have enough scale to stand alone. They work beautifully beside a console, at the end of open shelving or as a sculptural floor-standing antique in an entrance hall, living room or large bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58637931610376,"sku":"58637931610376","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/AC9D77D9-DEE5-4036-82B6-22E8B72F18AC_1_105_c.jpg?v=1788783352","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/large-antique-chinese-cizhou-storage-jar-with-lid","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}