What were decorative lidded jars used for originally?

Many of these vessels served practical household functions such as storing tea, ginger, or dry foodstuffs in the pantry or dining room. Others held scented botanicals to freshen domestic spaces. Over time, forms like ginger jars and pot pourri vases transitioned into purely ornamental display objects placed on mantelpieces and sideboards.

What is the difference between a ginger jar and an urn?

Ginger jars typically feature a rounded shoulder and a short straight neck fitted with a matching domed cover. They derive from utilitarian shipping containers. Urns usually stand on a distinct foot or pedestal with a more classical silhouette, often functioning strictly as decorative display pieces rather than storage vessels.

How should I clean antique ceramic and enamel jars?

Dust these pieces gently with a dry microfiber cloth to remove surface particles without disturbing delicate enamel or gilt surfaces. Avoid immersing painted ceramic wares in water. Harsh chemical cleaning agents will strip gold leaf and damage nineteenth century glazes permanently.

How can I tell a Victorian jar from an Edwardian one?

Victorian examples often lean towards heavier majolica glazes, ornate Chinoiserie patterns, or traditional Imari palettes. The forms tend to be robust and richly coloured. Edwardian and later pieces frequently show lighter pastel grounds, refined floral painting by known studio artists, or transitional Art Deco geometric motifs.

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These decorative lidded jars bring painted porcelain, ceramic, and cloisonné craftsmanship to mantelpieces and side tables.

Royal Winton Hand Painted Vase with Cover from the Art Deco Period

1920 - 1940

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Royal Winton Hand Painted Vase with Cover from the Art Deco Period

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£248

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19th century

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A Fine Pair of Bohemian Cut and Etched Lidded Glass Vases, Late 19th/early 20th Century

From H & H Gallery

£3,500

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1920 - 1940

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Royal Worcester Blake Pot Pourri Vase

From Scottow Antiques

£1,350

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1900 - 1920

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Early 20th C Kashmiri Lidded Pot

From William James Antiques

£480

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1920 - 1940

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Royal Worcester Kitty Blake Pot Pourri

From Scottow Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Pots

From Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

£1,150

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Herend Tea Caddy / Ginger Jar, Siang Rouge (Red Dynasty), Handpainted

1900 - 1920

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Herend Tea Caddy / Ginger Jar, Siang Rouge (Red Dynasty), Handpainted

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,000

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Jar

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Jar

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£375

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Large Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Kang XI Marks

19th century

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Large Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Kang XI Marks

From William Morris Antiques

£1,250

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

19th century

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

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Listings feature porcelain, earthenware, and cloisonné from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including Victorian majolica and Japanese Meiji period pieces.

19th century

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19th C Treen Vase & Cover

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£145

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Early 20th Century Chiselled Brass and Gilt Pineapple Box Caddy

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Chiselled Brass and Gilt Pineapple Box Caddy

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£750

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Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Vase

1900 - 1920

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Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£625

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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1900 - 1920

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Cloisonne Vases Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£575

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19th century

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A Trio of Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

From Hansord Antiques

£3,950

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Decorative Lidded Jars

Royal Winton Hand Painted Vase with Cover from the Art Deco Period

A Fine Pair of Bohemian Cut and Etched Lidded Glass Vases, Late 19th/early 20th Century

Royal Worcester Blake Pot Pourri Vase

Early 20th C Kashmiri Lidded Pot

Royal Worcester Kitty Blake Pot Pourri

Pair of 19th Century Pots

Herend Tea Caddy / Ginger Jar, Siang Rouge (Red Dynasty), Handpainted

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Jar

Large Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Kang XI Marks

Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

19th C Treen Vase & Cover

Early 20th Century Chiselled Brass and Gilt Pineapple Box Caddy

Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Vase

Large 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vase

Cloisonne Vases Circa 1900

A Trio of Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

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