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A Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars, Hand Painted Circa 1930
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A Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars, Hand Painted Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

This most vibrant and highly decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars and covers have a wonderful bright yellow and blue ground hand painted in various rich coloured enamels. The decoration includes exotic birds amongst flowers and foliage with traditional patterned boarders above and below.

The ginge jars and covers are both in excellent condition with no restoration. They are of a good, larger size, which would display well.

Chinese, circa 1930

Height 28 cm x width 22cm x depth 22cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars to the 1930s.

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SA1240520
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This most vibrant and highly decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars and covers have a wonderful bright yellow and blue ground hand painted in various rich coloured enamels.
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The decoration includes exotic birds amongst flowers and foliage with traditional patterned boarders above and below.
Robert Belcher Antiques

The ginge jars and covers are both in excellent condition with no restoration. They are of a good, larger size, which would display well.

Chinese, circa 1930

Height 28 cm x width 22cm x depth 22cm

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240520
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A pair of hand-painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars featuring yellow grounds decorated with pheasants and peonies, capped with blue patterned lids.
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Archive I A pair of hand-painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars featuring yellow grounds decorated with pheasants and peonies, capped with blue patterned lids.

A Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars, Hand Painted Circa 1930

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A pair of hand-painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars featuring yellow grounds decorated with pheasants and peonies, capped with blue patterned lids.
A pair of Chinese ginger jars, hand painted circa 1930
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A pair of hand-painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars featuring yellow grounds decorated with pheasants and peonies, capped with blue patterned lids.
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  • ObjectGinger Jars
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleChinese Republic Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel Glaze
  • ColourYellow, Blue, Green
  • MotifsFamille jaune ground, Hand-painted pheasants, Peony blossoms, Blue floral neck border
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

Originating during the Qin Dynasty in China, ginger jars were functional storage vessels used to hold and transport spices such as ginger, salt, and oil. By the 19th and 20th centuries, these vessels were widely manufactured as decorative objects for domestic use and export to Western markets.

Vintage Chinese ginger jars are made from hard-paste porcelain kaolin clay fired at high temperatures. Decorators applied overglaze enamels by hand, resulting in polychrome motifs such as the famille rose or famille jaune palettes set against glazed porcelain bodies.

Authentic pieces from the 1930s Republic period display raised texture from hand-applied enamels, subtle variations in symmetry due to hand-throwing, and unglazed foot rims showing natural age and wear. Many examples also feature Chinese character marks or red wax export stamps on the underside.

A pair of ginger jars is typically styled symmetrically on a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to create visual balance. They can also be displayed as standalone decorative accents within open shelving units or glass display cabinets.

Dust porcelain jars regularly using a soft microfibre duster or dry brush. If deeper cleaning is required, wipe gently with lukewarm water and mild dish detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, or prolonged water immersion that could compromise overglaze enamel details.
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