Large size antique painted storage barrel with lid, painted with all organic powder-blue and other colors made from vegetation and minerals; with written calligraphy. As is.

This bucket came from the sea port Wen-Zhuo, Zhejiang. Such use of powder-blue color and other organic color pigments were popular along coastal area in southern China because of the availability through trading and thriving economy. The use of powder-blue color on wooden product was a local preference and unique to Wen-Zhuo's culture. Such blue color had been used in Chinese porcelain and painting as well. As is.

Dimensions: 16"w x 16"d x 17 1/2"h

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