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Rim-Dipped Kayapa Glazed Jar

a glazed village jar from Kayapa, 19th century

REF. KP-00112
$125.00
Sale price  $125.00 Regular price 

In stock

Edition: One of a Kind

ORIGIN
Turkey
MATERIAL
Clay
TECHNIQUE
Handcrafted & Glazed
CIRCA
20th Century
DIMENSIONS
H: 9.1–15.0" × D: 9.4–11.0"
PURPOSE OF USAGE
A glazed village jar — now a decorative accent piece
Size
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Product information

These jars were glazed in the village of Kayapa, where the pot was held by its foot and dipped head-down, so the glaze took the top and left the base bare. It went on for a reason rather than for looks: glaze seals porous clay, and a sealed jar could hold oil or vinegar that would otherwise soak straight into the wall.

This one went into the glaze barely past the rim, so a narrow collar took the whole of it and the bare clay carries the rest of the body. Two short lugs sit at the shoulder, pressed on as stubs rather than pulled into loops, enough to steady the pot while it was tipped but not to carry it. The body is wide and low and sits flat, and the clay fired to a bright orange red that the glaze line cuts straight across.

Today it works on a shelf, a console or a hearth, where the glazed upper half catches light and the bare clay below it does not. That division is most of what gives the piece its interest, and it sits as well among books as it does on its own.

COLLECTOR REVIEWS

What Our Collectors Say

5 12 reviews
SOPHIA REINHARDT

SOPHIA REINHARDT

Berlin, Germany

The blue is even richer in person than in the photos. Everything arrived carefully packed, and the handwritten note was a lovely personal touch.”
JAMES OKAFOR

JAMES OKAFOR

New York, NY

“I’d been looking for a pot for our entryway for a while. This one has such a lovely worn finish, and it works perfectly with the rest of the space.”
MEI-LING TAN

MEI-LING TAN

Los Angeles, CA

“I had a few questions about the size and color before ordering, and the extra photos really helped. The piece arrived carefully packed and looks beautiful in our home.”

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What does the crazing mean, and should I be concerned?

Crazing refers to the fine network of hairline cracks that naturally develops in the glaze of some ceramic pieces over time. It is a common characteristic of many antique and vintage ceramics and often reflects the item's age and authenticity. Unless specifically noted, crazing is generally cosmetic and does not affect the structural integrity of the piece.