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Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Canton Landscape Decoration, an earthenware Qing Dynasty piece from the late 19th century, about 16 cm high and 17 cm in diameter and weighing 1.15 kg, in excellent condition from a private collection.
Description from the seller
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Canton Landscape Decoration – Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period (c. 1880–1920) – In excellent condition – No reserve
A charming and authentic Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar dating to the late Qing Dynasty or early Republican period, circa 1880–1920. This attractive hand-painted vessel features a continuous riverside landscape executed in underglaze cobalt blue, depicting traditional dwellings, elegant trees, rolling hills, and distant mountain formations in the classic Canton-inspired decorative style.
The jar displays the characteristics associated with provincial Chinese porcelain production of the period, including a robust globular body, a soft celadon-tinted glaze, visible iron speckling within the porcelain body, and an unglazed neck ring and foot rim. The freely painted decoration and subtle kiln imperfections contribute to its authentic character and historical appeal.
Originally intended for the storage of tea, spices, herbs, or preserved ginger, such jars have become highly sought-after decorative and collectible objects, appreciated for their timeless aesthetic and connection to traditional Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.
Condition
The jar is in excellent antique condition.
No cracks
No hairlines
No restorations
No repairs
Minor age-related fritting and wear to the unglazed rim, consistent with age and use
Natural kiln and firing imperfections, including small iron spots and glaze pinholes, typical of period production
Original lid no longer present
Dimensions
Approx. 16 cm height
Approx. 17 cm diameter
Approx. weight: 1.15 kg
A highly decorative and genuine antique Chinese porcelain ginger jar that will appeal to collectors of Asian ceramics, Qing Dynasty porcelain, and traditional blue and white wares.
Seller's Story
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Canton Landscape Decoration – Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period (c. 1880–1920) – In excellent condition – No reserve
A charming and authentic Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar dating to the late Qing Dynasty or early Republican period, circa 1880–1920. This attractive hand-painted vessel features a continuous riverside landscape executed in underglaze cobalt blue, depicting traditional dwellings, elegant trees, rolling hills, and distant mountain formations in the classic Canton-inspired decorative style.
The jar displays the characteristics associated with provincial Chinese porcelain production of the period, including a robust globular body, a soft celadon-tinted glaze, visible iron speckling within the porcelain body, and an unglazed neck ring and foot rim. The freely painted decoration and subtle kiln imperfections contribute to its authentic character and historical appeal.
Originally intended for the storage of tea, spices, herbs, or preserved ginger, such jars have become highly sought-after decorative and collectible objects, appreciated for their timeless aesthetic and connection to traditional Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.
Condition
The jar is in excellent antique condition.
No cracks
No hairlines
No restorations
No repairs
Minor age-related fritting and wear to the unglazed rim, consistent with age and use
Natural kiln and firing imperfections, including small iron spots and glaze pinholes, typical of period production
Original lid no longer present
Dimensions
Approx. 16 cm height
Approx. 17 cm diameter
Approx. weight: 1.15 kg
A highly decorative and genuine antique Chinese porcelain ginger jar that will appeal to collectors of Asian ceramics, Qing Dynasty porcelain, and traditional blue and white wares.

