Small glazed ceramic lidded jar or covered pot
Estimated Value
$30-$120
A small rounded ceramic covered jar with a fitted lid and knob finial. The body is bulbous with a narrow neck and a dark contrasting band around the shoulder. The glaze is a vivid turquoise-blue with a pronounced crackle effect, giving it a decorative, handcrafted appearance. The lid appears to be integrated to match the body, with a domed top and small flattened knob. The form suggests it may have been used as a decorative container, tea caddy, or small storage jar rather than a utilitarian vessel. No maker's mark is visible in the image.
Era
Mid-20th century to late 20th century (approximate; possibly studio pottery or decorative export ware)
Origin
Likely East Asia or a studio pottery workshop; exact origin unknown from image alone
Material
Glazed ceramic with crackle glaze finish
Condition
Good overall condition with visible crazing/crackle in the glaze; no obvious chips or major cracks visible from this angle, though the surface shows age-related wear and possible glaze crazing throughout
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 8.5 to 9.5 inches tall based on the tape measure; widest body diameter appears roughly 6 to 7 inches
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the piece appears genuinely ceramic and hand-finished, but the exact maker, age, and origin cannot be confirmed from the image alone
Provenance
Unknown; stylistically consistent with decorative studio pottery or Asian-inspired ceramic ware, possibly made for domestic or export market use
Historical Significance
Crackle-glazed ceramics and turquoise-glazed decorative vessels have long traditions in Chinese, Japanese, and later studio pottery. While this example does not appear to be a high-antique museum piece, it reflects popular 20th-century decorative ceramic aesthetics influenced by Asian forms and glazes.
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