Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – Circa 1860

Name: Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – Circa 1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195140
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

A Nice Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar featuring a delicately painted bird surrounded by flowering branches, fruiting sprays, and foliage. Likely produced during the late Qing Dynasty, this piece blends traditional symbolism with elegant utility. The rounded shape and snug-fitting lid make it an excellent example of functional artistry, perfect for display or gentle use.

This jar features small raised white knobs on its surface - an intentional decorative technique used to add texture and dimension to the design. These applied slip dots were carefully hand-formed before glazing and are often found on traditional blue and white wares. Far from being flaws, these details reflect the artistry and symbolic richness of Qing-era porcelain decoration.

* Originally used for storing tea, herbs, or spices, this piece is well-suited for modern use as a trinket box, spice jar, or simply as decorative porcelain.

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Diameter/Opening: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

Total weight: 374g

In good condition – The glaze remains glossy and smooth, with only minor kiln specks and a few pinhole imperfections from the original firing process. Blue decoration is clear and unfaded, with a deep cobalt tone. No chips or cracks.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195140

Dealers Internal Reference

KD53003

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Description

A Nice Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar featuring a delicately painted bird surrounded by flowering branches, fruiting sprays, and foliage.

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Likely produced during the late Qing Dynasty, this piece blends traditional symbolism with elegant utility.

Kingsdown Antiques

The rounded shape and snug-fitting lid make it an excellent example of functional artistry, perfect for display or gentle use.

fig 1. Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – circa 1860 — fig 1. Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – Circa 1860

This jar features small raised white knobs on its surface - an intentional decorative technique used to add texture and dimension to the design. These applied slip dots were carefully hand-formed before glazing and are often found on traditional blue and white wares. Far from being flaws, these details reflect the artistry and symbolic richness of Qing-era porcelain decoration.

fig 2. Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – circa 1860 — fig 2. Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – Circa 1860

Originally used for storing tea, herbs, or spices, this piece is well-suited for modern use as a trinket box, spice jar, or simply as decorative porcelain.

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Diameter/Opening: 3 3/4" (approx. 9.5cm)

fig 3. Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – circa 1860 — fig 3. Antique Chinese Blue and White Covered Jar with Bird & Floral Motif – Circa 1860

Total weight: 374g

In good condition – The glaze remains glossy and smooth, with only minor kiln specks and a few pinhole imperfections from the original firing process. Blue decoration is clear and unfaded, with a deep cobalt tone. No chips or cracks.