Of elegantly potted ovoid jar with two short belt-shaped handles connecting the short neck and shoulders, decorated overall with a deep brown (almost black) glaze with the edges and interior faded into iron-brown splashes, with lower part and foot unglazed, in overall excellent condition with minor firing imperfections, from Jay Ells collection, formerly purchased from The Jade Dragon with its label to the base, 8 7/8" widest, 8" high