What were temple jars used for?

These vessels originally served practical storage functions for spices, oils, or tea in Asian households before evolving into decorative display objects exported to the West. Over time, larger lidded pieces became architectural ornaments placed in reception rooms, halls, and mantelpiece garnitures.

How do I identify Imari porcelain?

Imari pieces typically show a distinctive tripartite palette combining underglaze cobalt blue with iron red and gilt highlights over the white porcelain glaze. The designs often incorporate dense floral patterns, panels, and brocade motifs characteristic of Arita kilns.

Are these jars Chinese or Japanese?

The listings include both traditions, with Chinese pieces spanning blue and white, Famille Rose, and monochrome styles, and Japanese examples featuring Imari, Kutani, and Satsuma wares. Asian export porcelain from the nineteenth century frequently adapts traditional motifs for Western interiors.

How should I display a large jar?

Large jars and floor vases suit placement on sturdy low tables, pedestals, or hearths where their scale and painted details remain visible. Paired vessels work well displayed symmetrically on either side of a fireplace or entryway.

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Porcelain temple jars are large ceramic vessels created for display, offering striking colour and historic forms to interior spaces.

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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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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Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Lamps, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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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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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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19th century

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Pair Japanese Lidded Imari Vases, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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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19th century

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19th Century Japanese Lidded Imari Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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19th century

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Chinese Canton Vases Circa 1880. Oriental pair of Vases.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,200

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Vase

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£1,380

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Some nineteenth-century Chinese jars depict the hundred boys festival motif, portraying numerous children at play to symbolise fertility and future generations.

19th century

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Impressive 19th Century Imari Lidded Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

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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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19th century

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Impressive Pair 19th Century Imari Lidded Vases.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Satsuma Lidded Vase, Circa 1890. 84cm High

19th century

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Large Satsuma Lidded Vase, Circa 1890. 84cm High

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Vases

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,950

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18th century

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Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Porcelain Temple Jars

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

Quality Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Vase

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of 19th Century Pots

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

Pair Japanese Lidded Imari Vases, 19th Century

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

19th Century Japanese Lidded Imari Vase.

Chinese Canton Vases Circa 1880. Oriental pair of Vases.

Large 19th Century Japanese Vase

Impressive 19th Century Imari Lidded Vase

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

Impressive Pair 19th Century Imari Lidded Vases.

Large Satsuma Lidded Vase, Circa 1890. 84cm High

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Vases

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

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