Black Glazed Terracotta Storage Jar From Peking - 19th Century Finish - Burgundy Lacquer and maintain privacy within interior

and maintain privacy within interior spaces — an enduring hallmark of Rajasthani architecture

It is known as a Lhoka box

and Mongolia

which was erected by Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康)

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Black Glazed Terracotta Storage Jar From Peking - 19th Century Finish - Burgundy Lacquer and maintain privacy within interiorChinese black glazed stoneware storage jars like these originate from Shanxi province and date to the late 19th century and early 20th century. They were used for storing rice wine, vinegar & oils. These we're utility items and show some signs of ware from frequent use. This jar is around 150 years old and would look fantastic in a contemporary home with dried flowers or planted with a tall houseplant such as a parlour palm.