Garden Pots Glazed Rustic

Gigantic pots from rural China, these glazed wares have gentle, slightly translucent hues that complement most foliage and blend easily into a garden landscape. They can make a dramatic statement through sheer grandeur, or sit quietly as a subtle backdrop to planting. Most work beautifully as ponds too.

One of the fascinating aspects of these pieces is that their shapes go back hundreds of years, each tied to a practical function. Clay as a medium loves to curve, and you can see this in almost every line — straight edges are the exception, not the rule, and a sign of considerably greater difficulty in the making.