Ancient Chinese glazed stoneware vase – China, circa 1900

This ancient Chinese glazed vase is an ovoid jar with a grey fawn glaze, featuring tenon handles and stamped decoration of floral rosettes. It originates from China, from the Qing dynasty, when stoneware was fired in provincial kilns for domestic use. These stoneware jars were used to store food and liquids in the Chinese home, with a glaze applied by dipping that left the foot unglazed. Today, they are appreciated as decorative vases. The body is made of high-fired stoneware, with an ash glaze applied to the upper half and stamped floral rosette decoration under the glaze. It retains two tenon handles at the shoulder. The grey fawn glaze shows the irregularities of the kiln and a gentle wear, while the unglazed stoneware of the foot contrasts with the glazed surface. The surface appears authentic, with no restoration masking it. Due to its size and design, it can be used as a vase for dried flowers, a tabletop piece, or an accent on a shelf. It fits into wabi-sabi, japandi, and rustic interiors, where it adds warmth and texture. Details. Dimensions: Length 17 cm – Depth 17 cm – Height 23 cm. Style: Qing Dynasty. Materials and techniques: Glazed stoneware; ash glaze applied by dipping; stamped decoration of floral rosettes. Place of origin: China. Period: Qing Dynasty. Date of manufacture: Circa 1900. Condition / Observations: Good. Glaze with kiln irregularities and gentle wear, with age-related marks. Wear consistent with age and use.