A "Junyao" glazed pottery jug, Qing dynasty

Delicately crafted pottery in the form of a globular jug vessel with two side handles, an elongated nozzle and a handle on its shoulders, under the neck. The handle has a rounded shape and is formed by two strands fused to an embossed washer. It is attached at the top to the flared neck, held over the shoulders. The glaze is bluish with purple spots that ends before reaching the foot. The biscuit is brown and in the places where the glaze is lighter, the tone of the glaze becomes yellowish.

Height: 20.50 cm; Base diameter: 7.60 cm; Mouth diameter: 10 cm; Total depth: 15.70 cm approx.