Cizhou Wine Jar from Taiyuan – 19th Century Margin Scheme Its balanced silhouette has made

Its balanced silhouette has made it a favourite in Chinese ceramics for centuries

This charming black lacquer tiffin box was used for packaging up small snacks which the colonials called tiffin

Crafted from wood and thoughtfully designed to add an elegant touch to your space

it is a timeless example of northern Chinese craftsmanship

Materials: Solid elm wood

Cizhou Wine Jar from Taiyuan – 19th Century Margin Scheme Its balanced silhouette has madeThis authentic 19th century Cizhou type wine jar from Taiyuan in Shanxi Province is a beautiful example of northern China's celebrated folk ceramics. Hand thrown in stoneware, the jar is coated in a creamy white slip before being freely decorated with expressive iron brown brushwork, combining bands of geometric ornament with calligraphic characters and stylised natural motifs. Cizhou wares have been produced in northern China since the Song Dynasty