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Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar & Cover, 19th Century.
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Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar & Cover, 19th Century.

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Chinese porcelain ginger jar & cover, c. 1880. Qing Dynasty.

£390.00

Chinese porcelain ginger jar and cover, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty. The globular jar, hand painted in famille verte enamels, with birds amongst flowering peony, and rocks, above a continuous lappet motif.

The domed cover, similarly decorated.

Four character mark in iron red enamel to the base.

Height – 25 cm, 9 7/8”.

Diameter – 19.5 cm, 7 3/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Chinese porcelain ginger jar & cover, c. 1880. Qing Dynasty.

£390.00

Chinese porcelain ginger jar and cover, c. 1880, Qing Dynasty.

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The globular jar, hand painted in famille verte enamels, with birds amongst flowering peony, and rocks, above a continuous lappet motif.
Philip Carrol Antiques

The domed cover, similarly decorated.

Four character mark in iron red enamel to the base.

Height – 25 cm, 9 7/8”.

Diameter – 19.5 cm, 7 3/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1229651
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar with a matching domed cover, decorated with hand-painted birds and white blossoms on a green background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar with a matching domed cover, decorated with hand-painted birds and white blossoms on a green background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar & Cover, 19th Century.

Archive II A 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar with a matching domed cover, decorated with hand-painted birds and white blossoms on a green background. View II
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A 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar with a matching domed cover, decorated with hand-painted birds and white blossoms on a green background.
Chinese porcelain ginger jar & cover, 19th Century.
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A 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar with a matching domed cover, decorated with hand-painted birds and white blossoms on a green background.
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  • ObjectGinger Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsPrunus blossoms, Perching birds, Green enamel ground, Domed fitted cover

This nineteenth-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar and cover originates from the Qing Dynasty. The globular earthenware vessel has a green enamel ground, a domed fitted cover, and a continuous lappet motif at the base, displaying hand-painted prunus blossoms, perching birds, and rocks in famille verte enamels. Additional visible details include an iron red enamel four-character mark underneath and an alternating red and green vertical striped border around the base rim. Standing 25 cm in height and 19.5 cm in diameter, the jar sits securely on a flat surface. Placement in a traditional home suits a sideboard top, where the piece contributes decorative interest to an English Country House interior. The ginger jar coordinates with collections of fine porcelain and ceramic wares displayed in living spaces, dining rooms, or hallways.

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Originally designed during the Qin Dynasty as practical storage containers for salt, oil, and spices, these ceramic vessels evolved into export goods, becoming popular decorative accents across Europe and America during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These jars were crafted using kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to produce hard-paste porcelain, followed by the application of overglaze polychrome enamels painted by hand before a secondary lower-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of handcrafting, such as subtle shape irregularities, visible brushstrokes in the enamel, wear on the unglazed foot rim, and characteristic glaze pinholes or firing marks.

A porcelain ginger jar functions as a standalone accent on a console table, mantelpiece, or sideboard, contrasting effectively against modern neutral backdrops or complementing dark wood furniture.

Dusting should be performed regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, while deeper cleaning requires lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasives, or full immersion.
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