Vintage Two Tone Glazed Kitchen Canister

Honey amber glaze pools over the shoulder and rim of a tall cream jar, with a single loop handle at its side and a glossy surface that catches the light. This vintage two tone glazed kitchen canister has the plain, sturdy shape of a pantry workhorse, with soft staining near the base and tiny glaze flecks that come with years of use. Glazed ceramic canisters like this were made to store flour, grain, pickles and kitchen staples, and the glaze kept contents dry and made the jar easy to wash. At 11 inches wide and 14 inches tall, it works on a kitchen counter as a utensil holder, on the floor as a vase for tall branches or on a pantry shelf as storage. The cream and amber tones suit farmhouse, cottage and warm modern kitchens. Era: Vintage Material: Glazed ceramic Size: 11" diameter x 14"(H) Color: Cream with honey amber glaze Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Light staining near the base and small glaze flecks. This vintage glazed kitchen canister is a two tone ceramic jar in cream and honey amber, 11 inches in diameter and 14 inches tall, with a loop handle at the side. It works as a countertop utensil holder, a floor vase or a pantry storage jar. Q: What were glazed ceramic canisters used for? A: Glazed ceramic canisters were kitchen storage jars for flour, grain, pickles and other staples. The glaze made the surface non-porous and easy to wash, which kept food clean and dry. Q: How do you use a large kitchen canister as decor? A: Use it on the counter as a holder for wooden spoons and tools, or place it on the floor with tall branches or dried stems. Its simple shape and cream and amber glaze suit farmhouse and warm modern kitchens. • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.