Black Glazed Stoneware Wine Jar From Hebei - 19th Century Antique Jichimu is a well respected

Jichimu is a well respected hardwood in China and is indigenous to Hainan island

the masks of the Lega are not usually worn over the face

and worn it to ward off evil or attract good fortune

The pearl harness is a direct influence of this and Indian traditional garb

they are attached to the body

Black Glazed Stoneware Wine Jar From Hebei - 19th Century Antique Jichimu is a well respectedThis large elegant black glazed stoneware storage jar is from 19th century Hebei province in China would have been used for the storage of liquids such as wine, vinegar, and oils. This large jar has a black dribble glaze with iridescent hints of a brown overglaze and would look best displayed as a large decorative jar. The glaze is applied as a drip glaze, hence the beautifully organic dribbles at the base. Its elegant design and high quality