A stunning, heavily constructed vintage primitive stoneware storage jar featuring a highly unique four-handle configuration. This massive, hand-thrown vessel features two thick applied loop handles pulled from the shoulders of the main body, paired beautifully with a matching lid that sports an identical set of dual loop handles.
The exterior boasts a rich, rustic metallic glaze ranging from a deep brown to an earthy near-black (similar to traditional Tenmoku or manganese finishes) with a distinct glossy, pitted character. The interior is finished with a durable, smooth olive-drab/greenish-brown protective glaze that prominently highlights the original hand-thrown concentric throwing rings from the potter’s wheel. Both the top rim interface of the jar and the underside lip of the lid are left as unglazed, grit-textured raw stoneware clay, allowing the lid to sit snugly in place.
Product Details:
- Type: Multi-handled storage crock / Lidded jar / Folk art urn
- Glaze Style: Dark brown/black metallic exterior; Olive/green-brown glazed interior
- Handles: 4 loop handles total (2 on body, 2 on lid)
- Aesthetic: Perfect for Primitive, Farmhouse, Brutalist, Wabi-Sabi, or Mid-Century Rustic decor styles.
Condition:
Excellent vintage/primitive condition. The vessel holds its original structure incredibly well with no major cracks, deep breaks, or structural flaws. Natural firing variations, pinholes, iron spots, and minor glaze anomalies are present from the historic hand-making process, adding immense authentic folk art charm. Please thoroughly examine all high-resolution photos for full detail.
Approximate Dimensions:
- Height: 9″
- Width (including handles): 9″
Shipping Warning: Local Pickup Recommended. If shipping, this item requires extensive bubble wrap, a heavy-duty double-walled box, and paper packing material. Because dense stoneware is highly heavy and fragile, shipping should be calculated strictly based on weight to avoid lost margins.
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