How are blue white porcelain vessels dated?

Dating relies on stylistic markers, reign marks, potting techniques, and the character of the cobalt pigment. Comparison with documented pieces from periods like the Kangxi or Qianlong reigns provides a reliable baseline. Material analysis of the glaze and foot ring further assists in distinguishing seventeenth and eighteenth-century examples from later nineteenth-century revivals.

What is a ginger jar used for?

Ginger jars originally served to store and transport spices, salt, and oil in the domestic and export markets of China. Their high shoulders and snug lids made them practical containers for preservation. Over time, European collectors repurposed these jars purely for interior decoration, often mounting them as lamps or displaying them on mantelpieces.

Where were Imari vessels made?

Imari vessels originated in the town of Arita in Japan and took their name from the port where they were shipped to European markets. Japanese artisans combined cobalt underglaze blue with iron red and gold. These ceramics heavily influenced European factories during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, inspiring local adaptations of the distinctive palette.

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A blue white porcelain vessel brings cobalt decoration into conversation with ceramics across centuries of Asian and European production.

19th century

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Chinese Blue Bowl

From David Robinson Antiques

£320

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Chinese Bowl

From Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

£650

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18th century

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A Fine and Rare Chinese Blue, White, and Gilt Octagonal Teapot with Cover, Dating from the Late 17th to Early 18th Century (Kangxi Period).

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£675

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19th century

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Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jar

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£120

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Huge Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, C. 1880, Qing Dynasty.

19th century

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Huge Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, C. 1880, Qing Dynasty.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£2,900

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Unusual Large Amusing Japanese Porcelain Vase .

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Large Amusing Japanese Porcelain Vase .

From Donald Allison Antiques

£950

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17th century

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Imari Sake Ewer, Arita, Japan, C. 1700.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£1,550

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Chinese Kangxi Period (1644 - 1722) Porcelain Wine Ewer

17th century

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Chinese Kangxi Period (1644 - 1722) Porcelain Wine Ewer

From Original Retro

£2,750

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19th century

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Jardinière

From Beechmount Antiques

£475

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Large Japanese Korango Imari Bamboo Patterned Vase, Circa 1900

19th century

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Large Japanese Korango Imari Bamboo Patterned Vase, Circa 1900

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,000

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Scholars historically rested their writing brushes inside porcelain pots, turning everyday desk storage into centuries of delicate blue and white artistry.

19th century

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Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases

From James Ribbons Antiques

£210

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Blue White Porcelain Vessel

Chinese Blue Bowl

Large 18th Century Chinese Bowl

A Fine and Rare Chinese Blue, White, and Gilt Octagonal Teapot with Cover, Dating from the Late 17th to Early 18th Century (Kangxi Period).

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jar

Huge Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, C. 1880, Qing Dynasty.

Unusual Large Amusing Japanese Porcelain Vase .

Imari Sake Ewer, Arita, Japan, C. 1700.

Chinese Kangxi Period (1644 - 1722) Porcelain Wine Ewer

Jardinière

Large Japanese Korango Imari Bamboo Patterned Vase, Circa 1900

Pair 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases

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