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Large Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Kang XI Marks
William Morris Antiques
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Large Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Kang XI Marks

19th century
Description

A large pair of Chinese Blue & White ginger jars decorated in the Prunus & ice pattern,

both the jars are in perfect condition and bear KangiXi six character marks to the base in side aa double circle.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated these Chinese Blue White Ginger Jars to the 19th Century.

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SA1152757
Description
A large pair of Chinese Blue & White ginger jars decorated in the Prunus & ice pattern,
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both the jars are in perfect condition and bear KangiXi six character marks to the base in side aa double circle.
William Morris Antiques
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated these Chinese Blue White Ginger Jars to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152757
William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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A matching pair of rounded Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with circular lids decorated in a plum blossom pattern.
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Archive I A matching pair of rounded Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with circular lids decorated in a plum blossom pattern.

Large Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Kang XI Marks

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William Morris Antiques
Telephone 0800 324 7028
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115 St Georges Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
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A matching pair of rounded Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with circular lids decorated in a plum blossom pattern.
Large pair of Chinese Blue & white Porcelain Ginger jars, Kang Xi marks
Ref: SA1152757
A matching pair of rounded Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with circular lids decorated in a plum blossom pattern.
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Ginger jars were originally manufactured during the Qin Dynasty in China to store and transport valuable spices, oils, and salt. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, particularly during the Kangxi reign, blue and white porcelain decorated with reserved white prunus blossom patterns against a cobalt blue cracked ice ground became highly sought-after export items.

Traditional Chinese ginger jars were crafted from high-fired kaolin clay to create fine porcelain. The designs were hand-painted onto the unfired clay body using cobalt blue pigment before receiving a clear feldspathic glaze and undergoing a high-temperature kiln firing.

Authentic Kangxi era pieces typically feature a deep, vibrant cobalt blue underglaze, distinct paint application techniques, and a refined porcelain body. Markings on the base often include four or six-character reign marks or double blue rings, though late 19th and 20th-century revivals frequently replicated these marks.

Designers frequently arrange ginger jars in pairs on sideboards, mantels, or console tables to create balance and symmetry. They complement traditional English country interiors as well as modern maximalist schemes, working effectively alongside dark timber, brass accents, and fresh floral arrangements.

Porcelain jars should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. If deeper cleaning is required, gently wash the surfaces using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive materials or harsh chemicals that could damage the glaze or any unglazed base edges.
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