Pottery Saucepan Appraisal

Celadon Glazed Ceramic Saucepan with Long Handle

This item is a ceramic saucepan or a small pouring vessel, characterized by its celadon green glaze. The glaze exhibits a fine, crackled pattern throughout, indicative of a craquelure finish, a common characteristic in celadon ware. The body of the vessel appears circular and relatively shallow, with a distinct, elongated, cylindrical handle extending from one side, suggesting it's designed for pouring or serving. The handle itself is also covered in the same celadon glaze. The underside of the vessel reveals an unglazed foot ring, providing a contrasting reddish-brown or buff color of the ceramic body. Within this foot ring, there is a handwritten marking in blue, which appears to be 'JHK' or '2HK', possibly a maker's mark or an identifier. Another area on the unglazed foot ring shows a reddish-brown stain or residue, which could be from use or storage. There is a retail sticker from 'Goodwill' attached to the base, indicating a price of '$6.99' and categorizing it under 'Kitchen'. This suggests a utilitarian purpose. The overall condition appears to be good, with no immediately visible chips or major cracks, apart from the intentional crackle glaze. The construction seems robust, and the glaze quality, while not visibly pristine, is consistent with traditional celadon ceramics. Its style and crackled glaze suggest it could be an imitation of ancient Chinese celadon pottery, possibly from the 20th century, though without further marks, a precise age is difficult to determine. The craftsmanship appears decent for a functional kitchen item.