Salt Glazed Pottery South China Sea Storage Jar After the antique Its transformation into a lamp

Its transformation into a lamp aligns it with the adaptive tradition of continental table lamps that bridge the gap between function and historic beauty

or cabinet of curiosities

lending a sense of luxurious refinement and echoing the aesthetic sensibilities of the Napoleon III period

Chinese ceramics

Due to their rarity

Salt Glazed Pottery South China Sea Storage Jar After the antique Its transformation into a lamp17th Century Salt Glazed Pottery South China Sea Storage Jar. This 17th century utility salt glazed pottery storage vessel is an example of traditional South China Sea pottery. South China Sea, circa 1700 Height: 42. 5 cms (16. 7 ins) Diameter: 33 cms (13 ins) Salt glazing was a popular technique in the area during the 17th and 18th centuries, and was used to create a hard, durable finish on pottery items such as storage jars, jugs, and bowls.