East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous trio of pottery jars, all enveloped in a vibrant viridian-hued glaze. Nearly identical in form, each stunning vessel presents an apple-form body sitting upon a ring-shaped base with a sloped shoulder, a corseted neck, and a rolled rim. Each shoulder is elegantly adorned with a horizontal, floral motif band, as well as 5 petite loop handles placed equidistantly around the neck. Boasting a high luster, the brilliant glaze of each covers the interior of the neck and rim and the entire exterior save the base. Size of largest (all about the same): 8.9" Diameter x 10.9" H (22.6 cm x 27.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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Repair to base of 1 vase. Another has chip to periphery of base. Other has chip to loop handle. All have some light nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, all are excellent with nice craquelure to glaze.