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Chinese Porcelain Prunus Ginger Jar & Cover, C. 1880. Qing Dynasty.
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Chinese Porcelain Prunus Ginger Jar & Cover, C. 1880. Qing Dynasty.

19th century
Sold 23 November 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Description

Chinese porcelain ginger jar and cover, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty. The globular jar, hand painted with flowering prunus, on an underglaze blue ground.

The domed cover, similarly painted.

Retrospective Kangxi four character mark to the base.

Height – 25cm, 10”.

Diameter – 21cm, 8 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar to the 19th Century.

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SA1157071
Description
Chinese porcelain ginger jar and cover, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty. The globular jar, hand painted with flowering prunus, on an underglaze blue ground.

The domed cover, similarly painted.

Retrospective Kangxi four character mark to the base.

Height – 25cm, 10”.

Diameter – 21cm, 8 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157071
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Porcelain Prunus Ginger Jar & Cover, C. 1880. Qing Dynasty.

Archive II A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View II
Archive III A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View III
Archive IV A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View IV
Archive V A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View V
Archive VI A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View VI
Archive VII A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View VII
Archive VIII A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View VIII
Archive IX A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View IX
Archive X A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design. View X
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A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design.
Chinese porcelain Prunus ginger jar & cover, c. 1880. Qing Dynasty.
Ref: SA1157071
A bulbous Chinese porcelain ginger jar and matching domed lid featuring an all-over blue and white prunus blossom design.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGinger Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsPrunus blossom pattern, Cracked ice background, Hand-painted cobalt, Domed lid
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Chinese blue and white ginger jars originated during the Qing and Ming dynasties, initially used for storing spices, herbs, and salt before becoming prized decorative objects in Western interiors during the 19th century.

These pieces are crafted from high-fired petuntse and kaolin clay, painted using cobalt oxide for the blue pigment under a transparent glaze, and traditionally fired in high-temperature wood or coal kilns.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-painted cobalt variations, natural firing imperfections such as pinholes or iron spots, unglazed foot rims with appropriate age patina, and specific period mark styles or apocryphal reign marks.

A ginger jar can be styled on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or coffee table as a striking sculptural accent, pairing effectively with neutral palettes, natural wood textures, and contemporary minimalist decor.

Preserve antique porcelain by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, hand-washing only in lukewarm water if strictly necessary, and displaying away from direct sunlight.
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