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Antique Chinese Century-Egg Pottery Jar • Bird & Fern Motifs • Coastal Jardinièr

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Title: Antique Chinese Century-Egg Pottery Jar • Bird & Fern Motifs • Coastal Jardinièr

Description: Late 19th-century Chinese art pottery century-egg jar adorned with beautifully hand-applied bird and fern motifs encircling the body. Over 120 years old, these coastal-inspired vessels were originally used to store preserved “Century Eggs” and now make exceptional garden planters, jardinières, cachepots, or decorative fishbowls. The organic imagery, sculptural form, and naturally aged patina evoke the lush, nature-driven aesthetic often associated with Tony Duquette. Four available. Dimensions: Height: 19 in, Width: 20 in, Diameter The opening: 17 in Diameter China, 1890 20N01896.JM.4MS

Dimensions: Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Diameter: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Pottery
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
1890
Condition:
ExcellentExcellent.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20N01896.JM.4MS1stDibs: LU947447588232

Reserve: $990.00

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Antique Chinese Century-Egg Pottery Jar • Bird & Fern Motifs • Coastal Jardinièr

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