Chinese porcelain container (vase) for ginger - Ginger Jar, blue underglaze, 19th c./Qing

We present an exceptional, antique Chinese ginger jar, known as a ginger jar. This elegant vessel is made of porcelain, and its form and decoration refer to the pinnacle achievements of Chinese ceramic art from the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or are a deliberate 19th-century stylization of this style prized by collectors. The jar features a classic, bulbous shape with a wide shoulder and a low, slightly tapering neck, characteristic of this type of container once used for storing dried delicacies such as ginger or tea. The entire surface of the vessel is covered with a hand-painted, underglaze ornament in an intense cobalt blue shade. This technique of decoration, which involves applying the pigment before covering the piece with glaze and firing at a high temperature, ensures the durability and depth of color that does not fade over the centuries. This ginger jar is more than a container; it is an object of functional art that will work perfectly as a standalone interior decoration in an oriental, colonial, or eclectic style. It can serve as a vase, a container for small items, or simply a refined collector's ornament. Its age, handmade execution, and reference to the rich tradition of Chinese porcelain give it a unique charm and collectible value. This is an offering for lovers of Asian antiques, ceramics, and for all who seek objects with soul and history for their interiors.

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From €204.60
Chiński pojemnik ( wazon ) z porcelany na imbir - Ginger Jar, niebieski podszkliwny, XIX w./Qing
€204.60
Chiński porcelanowy słoik na imbir Ginger Jar XIX w. | Lapidarium