Ginger jar (2) - Porcelain - Chinese ginger jar

Antique Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus' Ginger Jar - 19th Century (Qing Dynasty).

An elegant Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated in underglaze blue with the classic "Prunus on Cracked Ice" pattern. This motif symbolizes the arrival of spring and is one of the most iconic designs in Chinese export art.
Origin: China, Jingdezhen.
Period: Late 19th Century (Guangxu period / Late Qing Dynasty).
Design: Hand-painted flowering plum blossoms (Prunus) against a vibrant "cracked ice" background. The execution shows varying shades of cobalt blue, typical for authentic 19th-century pieces.
Mark: Double ring mark in underglaze blue on the base, a common reference to the Kangxi period found on high-quality late Qing export porcelain.
Lid: The jar is topped with a decorative, openwork metal lid (brass/bronze), likely a later European addition or replacement, which adds to its antique charm.
Condition: In good antique condition. As shown in the macro photographs, there is a visible glaze rub/kiln mark from the firing process, which is a characteristic feature of authentic period porcelain and not a modern defect.