Large Ming Dynasty Pots

Antique Chinese Cizhou Pot, Antique Chinese Cizhou Pot | Large Hand Painted Creamware Wine Jar | Antique Chinese Storage Vessel

Steeped in history and rich in character, these beautiful Antique Chinese Cizhou Pots are exceptional examples of traditional Northern Chinese creamware pottery.

Expertly handcrafted and decorated by hand, each vessel features the distinctive cream slip glaze and expressive iron-brown brushwork for which Cizhou ware has been celebrated for centuries. Produced in one of China's most renowned pottery regions, these jars were originally created as practical storage vessels, often used by prosperous merchant families for storing rice wine, grain, vinegar and other household provisions.

Unlike the refined porcelains produced for the Imperial Court, Cizhou pottery was admired for its honest craftsmanship, spontaneous decoration and everyday functionality. The free-flowing brushwork seen on each vessel reflects the individuality of the potter, ensuring that no two examples are ever quite the same.

Today, these remarkable jars have transcended their utilitarian origins to become highly sought-after decorative pieces. Their soft cream tones, weathered patina and timeless silhouette sit beautifully within contemporary interiors, bringing a sense of history, texture and authenticity to modern homes.

Whether displayed individually as a statement piece or grouped together as a collection, these antique Chinese pots create a striking focal point within a modern barn, country house, farmhouse or organic contemporary interior. We particularly love them styled on a reclaimed console table, kitchen dresser or beneath a vaulted barn ceiling where their sculptural form can be fully appreciated.

As genuine antique pieces, each pot bears the marks of its long history. Variations in decoration, firing marks, surface wear, glaze movement and age-related imperfections are all part of their charm and authenticity.

These are not reproductions, but original antique vessels that have survived generations of use and continue to tell their story today.

Why We Love Them

• Authentic antique Chinese pottery
• Traditional Cizhou creamware decoration
• Beautiful hand-painted brushwork
• Rich historic character and patina
• Wonderful sculptural form
• Perfect for dried stems and seasonal branches
• Ideal for modern barn, farmhouse and country interiors
• Every piece completely unique

A rare opportunity to bring a genuine piece of Chinese ceramic history into the home.

 

No 1:

60cm height, 30cm width & 10cm opening

No 2: 

55cm height, 32cm width & 10cm opening

No 3: 

57cm height, 30cm width & 11cm opening

No 4: 

57cm height, 30cm width & 12cm opening

No 5: 

65cm height, 39cm width & 14cm opening

No 6: 

55cm height, 32cm width & 12cm opening 

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Please note - our Marlow showroom does not contain our full inventory and therefore some items are not displayed in-store.