What were antique lidded ceramic jars used for?

These vessels served diverse domestic functions, ranging from storing ginger, tobacco, or biscuits to holding scented potpourri in formal rooms. Many larger examples functioned purely as decorative display pieces within nineteenth-century interiors. Over time, utilitarian containers transitioned into cabinet ornaments, particularly when decorated with elaborate hand-painted scenes or armorial motifs.

How do I identify Japanese Imari wares?

Japanese Imari pieces display a distinct palette dominated by underglaze cobalt blue and iron red, frequently accented with gilding. The motifs typically incorporate floral arrangements, panels, and traditional figures. Arita kilns produced the majority of these export wares during the Edo period and later nineteenth-century revivals.

What is the difference between delftware and porcelain?

Delftware consists of tin-glazed earthenware, which has an opaque white surface over a porous, buff-coloured clay body. Porcelain is a vitrified, hard-paste or soft-paste ceramic that is dense and sometimes translucent. Earthenware jars tend to feel heavier and show a softer glaze texture than their porcelain counterparts.

How should I clean an antique ceramic jar?

Dust these pieces gently with a dry, soft brush to remove surface particles without risking fragile overglaze enamels or gilding. Avoid using liquid cleaners, water, or abrasive cloths, particularly on nineteenth-century enamel or gold leaf decorations. Unglazed areas or restored sections are especially vulnerable to moisture and chemical agents.

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An antique lidded ceramic jar offers both container and display, spanning English factories, European potteries, and Japanese export kilns.

17th century

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Rare Pair C17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Vases.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£10,000

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Losol Vases & Covers

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£145

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19th century

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19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase

From Shackladys Antiques

£475

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Wonderful Large Antique Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Pot Pourri Vase Rose Jar

1900 - 1920

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Wonderful Large Antique Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Pot Pourri Vase Rose Jar

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£1,475

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19th century

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Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,100

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Unusual Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Jars

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Jars

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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Royal Worcester Painted Fruit Pot Pourri Vase

1940 - 1960

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Royal Worcester Painted Fruit Pot Pourri Vase

From Valerie Main Ltd

£495

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19th century

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A Monumental 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Lidded Palace Vase. 6'High

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£48,000

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A Large Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover of C18th Kangxi Period Design.

1900 - 1920

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A Large Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover of C18th Kangxi Period Design.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,950

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Large Mid C19th Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Vase and Cover Decorated in the Imari Palette.

19th century

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Large Mid C19th Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Vase and Cover Decorated in the Imari Palette.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,850

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Listings feature eighteenth and nineteenth-century eras alongside Victorian and Edwardian periods, utilising materials such as porcelain, earthenware, and enamel.

19th century

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A Rare Pair of Mason's Ironstone China Vases

From Clive Payne Antiques

£3,980

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18th century

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18th Century Delft Jar and Lid

From Treaders Collectables

£450

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Samson Porcelain Famille Rose Style Lidded Vase

19th century

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Samson Porcelain Famille Rose Style Lidded Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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19th century

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19th Century Japanese Lidded Imari Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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Charming Plichta Pottery Jam or Preserve Pot in the Cherries Pattern, After Wemyss

1920 - 1940

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Charming Plichta Pottery Jam or Preserve Pot in the Cherries Pattern, After Wemyss

From Hough & Son

£100

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Antique Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vase and Cover

18th century

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Antique Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vase and Cover

From Applecross Antiques

£1,675

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Antique Lidded Ceramic Jar

Rare Pair C17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Vases.

Pair of Losol Vases & Covers

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase

Wonderful Large Antique Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Pot Pourri Vase Rose Jar

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

Unusual Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Jars

Royal Worcester Painted Fruit Pot Pourri Vase

A Monumental 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Lidded Palace Vase. 6'High

A Large Late C19th / Early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Cover of C18th Kangxi Period Design.

Large Mid C19th Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Vase and Cover Decorated in the Imari Palette.

A Rare Pair of Mason's Ironstone China Vases

18th Century Delft Jar and Lid

Samson Porcelain Famille Rose Style Lidded Vase

19th Century Japanese Lidded Imari Vase.

Charming Plichta Pottery Jam or Preserve Pot in the Cherries Pattern, After Wemyss

Antique Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vase and Cover

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