Chinese Shiwan bottle – 19th century – glazed stoneware

Antique Chinese stoneware bottle.
Origin: Shiwan kilns (Guangdong, southern China).
Period: 19th century (Qing dynasty).
This slender red earthenware bottle is covered with a green/olive lead glaze with drips, characteristic of regional Shiwan productions. These workshops have been known since the 18th century for their thick glazes and their utilitarian or decorative pieces.
Material: stoneware (red terracotta) covered with a dripping olive green enamel.
Shape: bottle with a slender body and narrow neck.
Dimensions:
Height: 25.5 cm
Maximum diameter: 12.8 cm
Opening diameter: 4.5 cm
Base: 9.5 cm
Weight: 1.3 kg
Condition: signs of age, small chips, uneven glaze with drips and firing pits (see photos). No major damage.
Historical note:
The kilns of Shiwan, in Guangdong province, produced a wide variety of thick-glazed stoneware from the 18th century onwards. In the 19th century, these bottles were used to hold liquids (alcohol, vinegar, sauces) and also served as decorative pieces.
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