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.

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelaine Dragon Vase

19th century

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A Chinese Blue and White Porcelaine Dragon Vase

From Sandbanks Antiques

£895

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Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Kamcheng Jar

19th century

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Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Kamcheng Jar

From Antique and Unique

£285

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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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19th century

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Antique Chinese Blue and White Bowl

From Antique and Unique

£113

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19th century

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Chinese Blue Bowl

From David Robinson Antiques

£320

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Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

19th century

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Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

From Mark Jones Antiques

£800

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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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19th century

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Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jar

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£120

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19th century

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Jardinière

From Beechmount Antiques

£475

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Chinese Blue and White Double Gourd Vase

1900 - 1920

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Chinese Blue and White Double Gourd Vase

From CJ Antiques

£500

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Listings feature porcelain, ceramic, and pottery materials decorated with cobalt glaze, pigment, and underglaze across eight distinct historical periods.