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Stunning Large Ginger Jar Meiji Period
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Stunning Large Ginger Jar Meiji Period

1920 - 1940
Sold 3 June 2025 · Malcolm Eglin Antiques
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Description

Large early 20th Century Ginger Jar, in wonderful condition, complete with lid. Illustrating an extremely colourful, what appears to be a battle scene or marching band.

Dimensions:

H: 23cm (9.1")Di: 24cm (9.4")

**PRICES ARE BEING DRAMATICALLY REDUCED NOW DUE TO OUR RETIREMENT SALE. PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS!**

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Meiji Period Ginger Jar to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119383
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024630
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Description
Large early 20th Century Ginger Jar, in wonderful condition, complete with lid. Illustrating an extremely colourful, what appears to be a battle scene or marching band.

Dimensions:

H: 23cm (9.1")Di: 24cm (9.4")

PRICES ARE BEING DRAMATICALLY REDUCED NOW DUE TO OUR RETIREMENT SALE. PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS!**

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Meiji Period Ginger Jar to the 1930s.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119383
Dealers Internal Ref
024630
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2009

Personal delivery service provided by this specialist dealer in fine and unusual decorative home furnishings

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A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Large Ginger Jar Meiji Period

Archive II A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. View II
Archive III A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. View III
Archive IV A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. View IV
Archive V A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. View V
Archive VI A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. View VI
Archive VII A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs. View VII
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Malcolm Eglin Antiques

Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Telephone 07966 398123
Location
Hexham
Northumberland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/meglin
Verified Since Mar 2009
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 1,240
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
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A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs.
Stunning Large Ginger Jar Meiji Period
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A large spherical Japanese Meiji period porcelain ginger jar with a domed lid, featuring hand-painted polychrome figural scenes and motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGinger Jars
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Ceramic, Enamel
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFigural scenes, Botanical elements, Polychrome enamel, Domed lid
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

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The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, a time when Japanese art was heavily exported to the West following the reopening of trade, leading to highly ornate and technically refined ceramic production.

These jars are crafted from fine high-fire kaolin clay porcelain, traditionally decorated with hand-painted overglaze enamels, sometimes incorporating gilt accents and intricate pictorial scenes.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-painted brushwork with slight irregularities, age-appropriate wear to the glaze, and specific underglaze blue or impressed artisan signatures on the base.

An antique ginger jar works well as a focal point on a sideboard or mantelpiece, contrasting clean modern lines with historic craftsmanship and rich cultural detail.

Clean antique porcelain gently with a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp sponge, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and abrasive materials to protect the delicate overglaze enamels.
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