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Early 19th Century Ginger Jar Lamp
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Early 19th Century Ginger Jar Lamp

19th century
Description

Early 19th century ginger jar converted to Lamp

Overall height 330 to globe

Physical Dimensions
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20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
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Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA1242193
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Description
Early 19th century ginger jar converted to Lamp

Overall height 330 to globe

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Chinese Ginger Jar Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242193
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An early 19th-century blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated with hand-painted character motifs and fitted as a table lamp with a dark wooden lid.
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Archive I An early 19th-century blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated with hand-painted character motifs and fitted as a table lamp with a dark wooden lid.

Early 19th Century Ginger Jar Lamp

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An early 19th-century blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated with hand-painted character motifs and fitted as a table lamp with a dark wooden lid.
Early 19th century ginger jar Lamp
Ref: SA1242193
An early 19th-century blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated with hand-painted character motifs and fitted as a table lamp with a dark wooden lid.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialPorcelain, Wood, Brass
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsDouble happiness character, Underglaze cobalt painting, Carved wooden lid, Geometrical border pattern
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

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A ginger jar lamp is a decorative lighting fixture crafted by converting a traditional high-shouldered ceramic or porcelain vessel, historically used in China for storing spices, into a functional table lamp.

These lamps feature a hand-painted porcelain body decorated with underglaze cobalt blue pigment, typically fitted with a turned wooden lid or base and modern brass bulb holders.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-applied cobalt brushwork with variations in tone, slight asymmetry in the thrown clay body, unglazed foot rims, and minor production marks from historical kiln firing.

Position the piece on a timber sideboard, desk, or bedside table paired with a simple pleated shade to contrast traditional blue-and-white patterns against modern decorative schemes.

Dust the porcelain surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, ensuring liquid cleaners do not come into contact with electrical components or wooden mounts.
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