Late Tang Dynasty Black Glazed Ewer from Hochstadter Collection

Chinese late Tang Dynasty 10th century black glazed ewer, with…
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Chinese late Tang Dynasty 10th century black glazed ewer, with spreading waisted neck, above loop handle and spout above tapering body on circular foot, height 21.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased between 1938- 1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by decent. Many items from the Hochstadter collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's and Mossgreen. Further notes on the life of Walter Hochstadter can be obtained from the office

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  • Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.

    In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..

    Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.

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