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.

C18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose Garniture, Circa 1880

19th century

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C18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose Garniture, Circa 1880

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

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Impressive Pair of Large Arita Imari Lidded Vases, Circa 1680

19th century

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Impressive Pair of Large Arita Imari Lidded Vases, Circa 1680

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£14,500

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Large Continental Maiolica Chinoiserie Vase with Cover, C.1860–1880

19th century

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Large Continental Maiolica Chinoiserie Vase with Cover, C.1860–1880

From Ritas Bazaar

£900

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Ginger Jar, Arita, Late 19th Century

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£300

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Asian Enamel and Pottery Jar and Cover, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940

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Asian Enamel and Pottery Jar and Cover, Circa 1930

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£375

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Early 20th Century Coalport Vase & Cover by E O Ball

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Coalport Vase & Cover by E O Ball

From William Rand Antiques

£220

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£595

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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

£2,550

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Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880

19th century

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Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880

From Junk Antiques & Interiors

£175

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Object forms span ginger jars, apothecary containers, biscuit barrels, and lidded vases decorated in Imari, Chinoiserie, and French Rococo Revival styles.

Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

19th century

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Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

From London City Antiques

£2,250

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Royal Worcester Crown Top Pot Pourri Signed Ayrton

1940 - 1960

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Royal Worcester Crown Top Pot Pourri Signed Ayrton

From Valerie Main Ltd

£4,450

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19th century

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19th C Spode Vase & Cover

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£390

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18th century

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C18th Italian Lidded Vase

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£1,495

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1900 - 1920

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Unusual Large Antique Lidded Vase

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£395

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Large Pair of French Faience Urns with Lids from 1860

19th century

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Large Pair of French Faience Urns with Lids from 1860

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£2,950

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Antique Lidded Ceramic Jar

C18th Century Style Chinese Famille Rose Garniture, Circa 1880

Impressive Pair of Large Arita Imari Lidded Vases, Circa 1680

Large Continental Maiolica Chinoiserie Vase with Cover, C.1860–1880

Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Ginger Jar, Arita, Late 19th Century

Asian Enamel and Pottery Jar and Cover, Circa 1930

Early 20th Century Coalport Vase & Cover by E O Ball

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

Antique Biscuit Barrel, English, Ceramic, Silver Plate, Kitchen Jar, Victorian

Royal Worcester Painted Fruit Pot Pourri Vase

Minton Lidded Pail Hand Painted on Pink Ground C1880

Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

Royal Worcester Crown Top Pot Pourri Signed Ayrton

19th C Spode Vase & Cover

C18th Italian Lidded Vase

Unusual Large Antique Lidded Vase

Large Pair of French Faience Urns with Lids from 1860

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