Stoneware pottery lidded jar with green salt glaze

This stoneware lidded jar features a distinctive green salt glaze finish and appears to date from the mid-20th century. The piece exhibits a textured, crystalline surface characteristic of salt-firing techniques, with a bow-shaped finial on the lid. Salt-glazed stoneware pieces are valued by collectors of mid-century studio pottery and decorative arts. The organic, earthy appearance and unique surface texture appeal to enthusiasts of handcrafted ceramics who appreciate both the artistic value and functional aspects of such vessels. The piece would be of interest to collectors of studio pottery, particularly those focusing on American or European ceramics from the 1950s-1970s. 5.5” x 5.5”.