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Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars as lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Companion pair of early 19th c. Chinese Blue and White lidded Ginger Jars on custom bases as lamps
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19th Century Celadon Ginger Jars Elephant Finials
Located in Evanston, IL
A standout pair of late 19th-century Chinese authentic celadon, heavy, artisan-made ginger jars
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Celadon, Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain, Covered Ginger Jar Decorated with Prunus Flowerheads over a
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars. Depicting a dragon and fish.
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Ginger Jar
Located in Paris, FR
Chinese porcelain Ginger jar decorated with hand painted Famille verte enamels, depicting beauties
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

One Chinese Ginger jar in the Hawthorne pattern.
Located in New York, NY
One Chinese blue and white ginger jars Ca 1880, electrified, PRICE 795.00 ONE SOLD WITH THE
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Double Happiness
Located in Santa Fe, NM
From a private collection, and purchased in Hong Kong in the 1970s this ginger jar is approximately
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Imari Baluster Ginger Jars
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Sensational and monumental pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Baluster form Ginger jars with
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Meissen Augustus Rex Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Meissen Augustus Rex Porcelain Ginger Jar by Helena Wolfsohn of Dresden, Germany, 1880. A rare
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Turn 19/20th C Dresden Ginger Jars
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of gilt ground painted ornithological ginger jars with separate lids. Exquisite painting on a
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Early 20th Century German Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A beautiful Chinese porcelain ginger jar famille rose design lamp, circa 1900s. Intricately
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A stunning pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jar lamps of unusually large size and superb
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19c Collection of Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous collection of 3 perfect c19th blue and white porcelain chinese lidded ginger jars
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19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

19th century Exquisite Pair of Persimmon Porcelain Ginger Jars- Qing Dynasty
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of beautiful highly decorative Chinese lidded ginger jars in the most exquisite dynamic
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique, 19th Century Chinese Celadon Porcelain Ginger Jar Form Lamps
Located in Concord, MA
Pair of Chinese Celadon porcelain ginger jars, now fitted as lamps. Mounted on brass base with
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Samson Famille Rose Ginger Jars
By Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
A stunning and large pair of 19th century porcelain urns with lids, made by Samson Edmé et Cie porcelain, of Paris. Samson opened in 1845 and soon became well-known for making reprod...
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19th Century French Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19th century Green Celadon Ginger Jar fluted glazed stoneware Longquan China
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Green Celadon Ginger Jar, a stunning example of fluted glazed
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Cobalt Covered Ginger Jars with Foo Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning cobalt blue pair of famille rose Chinese porcelain ginger jars urns with foo dog covers
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Cobalt Covered Ginger Jars with Foo Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning cobalt blue pair of famille rose Chinese porcelain ginger jars urns with Foo Dog covers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19th century Celadon Glazed Stoneware Ginger Jar Mounted as Lamp Longquan China
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a beautifully crafted 19th-century Celadon Glazed Stoneware Ginger Jar, originally from
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Brown Glazed Ginger Jars
Located in Hudson, NY
1. Medium size: 10 inches diameter x 11 inches height. Price: $450 2. Large size: 11 inches diameter x 12 1/2 inches height. Price: $575.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Indian Antique Silver Ginger Jar
Located in London, GB
A spectacular piece of Indian silverware of spherical form standing on a circular foot. The removable lid mounted with a parrot finial and attached to the body by a heavy intricately...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Ginger Jars

Chinese Export Blue White Flat Cap Ginger Jar
Located in Woodbury, CT
Four different quatrefoil cartouche panels; on prunus ground with prunus flat top. Marked as Qing Dynasty of the Kangxi period 1622-1772; likely mid 19th century, Xianfeng period 185...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Japanese floral blossom lidded ginger jar
Located in Harrogate, GB
Very beautiful Japanese blossom pottery jar with lid. late Meiji period, Japan. Measures 7 inches
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Charles II Style Chased Sterling Silver Gilt Ginger-Jar
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, GB
The body decorated with chased floral motifs, four laurel wreath lozenges with applied profile portraits in silver-gilt. The removable lid applied with cast floral swags fully hal...
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique Ginger Jars

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Sterling Silver

Ban-ni Sumida Gawa Pottery (Ginger Jar with Lid)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sumida Gawa was popular in the late 1800's. This colorful ware was made for export to the West and is usually heavy and covered with figures in relief. It got it's name from the Sumi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

A pair of Chinese, blue and white porcelain ginger jars with wooden covers
Located in London, GB
From our collection of antique Chinese porcelain, a pair of 19th century blue and white jars with
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

E. Cremer Still Life Painting of Fruit a Chinese Ginger Jar, Etc Antique C 1881
Located in London, GB
An original large late 19th century oil on canvas still life of Fruits Nuts and Early Objects by artist E. Cremer. signed and dated at the lower right. Housed in its superb quality o...
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1880s Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Canvas

MONUMENTAL BLUE AND WHITE JAPANESE LIDDED JAR
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional and monumental blue and white Japanese lidded "ginger jar"
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Applique Ware Lidded Jar
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Enchanting Chinese applique ware porcelain ginger jar with a crane and lotus motif. The overall
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

A pair of covered porcelain jars with blue and white decoration
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white ginger jars and covers. Decorated with an
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19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

An attractive pair of 18th Century (Kang Hsi) blue and white porcelain jars
Located in London, GB
An attractive pair of 18th Century Chinese blue and white ginger jars with decoration of panels of
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

A pair of attractive, 18th C Chinese porcelain blue and white jars and covers
Located in London, GB
) ginger jars with original porcelain covers. The jars decorated with abstract clematis design. Offered
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

A large, (44cm in height) 18th Century Chinese porcelain powder blue jar
Located in London, GB
tea jars and ginger jars of the period. Contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

A pair of 19th Century Chinese powder blue jars with gold decoration depic
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century Chinese powder blue ginger jars. Both with gold decoration depicting three
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair Of Antique French Louis Xvi Bronze Mt Porcelain Lamps, ca.1860
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT BRONZE MOUNTED CHINESE GINGER JAR PORCELAIN LAMPS
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ginger Jars

An unusual Japanese porcelain blue and white jar with inner stopper
Located in London, GB
A rare example of a 19th century Japanese blue and white ginger jar with original cover and inner
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White 17th c Kangxi Jar 1662-1722
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Chinese Blue and White 17th c Kangxi Jar 1662-1722. A beautiful and nicely painted ginger jar from
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps on Patinated Metal Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Famille verte porcelain ginger jars mounted on a steel base. At the top part of the
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Steel

Pair of Chinese Clobbered Squat Jars, circa 1800
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese "clobbered" small ginger jars enameled with gilding, red dragons, a figure with
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Chinese Blue and White Pottery Vase
Located in London, west Sussex
This beautiful mid-19th century Chinese blue and white pottery vase is in a ginger jar shape with a
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Pottery

Rare Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lotus Blossom Lamps
Located in Middleburg, VA
been originally made from ginger jars and decorated in the slip flow design with lotus blossoms and a
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Still life of pears, apples, grapes and a Chinese jar
By CHARLES THOMAS BALE
Located in London, GB
particularly attractive example of Bale’s still life painting, this includes a ginger jar he painted several
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19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

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Oil, Canvas

Antique Large Pair of Chinese Republic Period Jars with Lids Ginger Vases
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large pair of Chinese Republic period (circa 1912-1949) jars with lids. These are lovely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of Imari Ginger Jars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Japanese Imari covered Ginger Jars, Each painted in the traditional Blue and Iron Red with
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1890s Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Large antique quality Japanese imari lidded ginger jar
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique quality Japanese imari lidded ginger jar having a quality antique Japanese imari
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Early 20th Century Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Antique Imari Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: with the label of Elinor Gordon. Chinese Imari ginger jars made in the mid 18th century
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Stoneware

Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of three Blue and White Dutch Delft 18th century ginger jars with floral design in deep
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Delft

Austrian Art Noveau Porcelain Ginger Jar/Sterling Overlay
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Nouveau ginger jar in fine porcelain with sterling silver overlay.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ginger Jars

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Kangxi Mark Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jars, with mystical creature motif, cobalt
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain, Wood

Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Katonah, NY
A massive pair of antique Chinese Blue and White ginger jars decorated with an all around
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Ginger Jars
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Qing Dynasty blue and white ginger jars.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of blue and white porcelain Chinese ginger Jars The dimensions are without the base.
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1890s Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in North Miami, FL
Two Porcelain Chinese ginger jars with associated covers, were originally used to store food
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

18th Century or Earlier Chinese Stoneware Ginger Jar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th century or Earlier Chinese stoneware ginger jar. Made for the South East Asia trade. Charming
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Stone

Pair Awaji Ginger Jars
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair Awaji pottery ginger jars in green crackle glaze with hardwood stands and covers. Impressed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Pottery

Pair of French 1930s Pale Blue Ginger Jars Signed
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1930s pale blue ginger jars flanked with geometric silver side medallions alongside
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Ginger Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique ginger jars available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, all antique ginger jars available were constructed with great care. Antique ginger jars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ginger jars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Rococo and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Edmé Samson, Awaji Pottery and Moorcroft Pottery each produced beautiful antique ginger jars that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Ginger Jars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $100,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Ginger Jars
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, temple jars were used as receptacles for storing the ashes of dead relatives in Buddhist temples. Today, most people use them as decorative objects in their homes. Find a range of temple jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A ginger jar lamp pairs a lovely lampshade with an ornate Chinese spice jar to create a visually appealing lamp. The lampshades can be neutral or colorful to create a beautiful effect. Find a collection of antique and vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original purpose of a ginger jar was to transport herbs and spices. It was European traders who gave the highly decorative containers their name. Today, people use ginger jars as decorations. Find a selection of ginger jars on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    With a similar shape to the baluster jar, Chinese porcelain ginger jars have a rounded form, with broad shoulders tapering to the base and a narrowed neck topped by a domed lid. The unusual name comes from the export market, wherein salt and spices such as ground ginger travelled West in lidded storage vessels.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ginger jar is a typically round jar that widens toward the top, or ‘shoulders’ of the jar. The narrower mouth is topped by a smooth domed lid. A temple jar features a handle or knob on the top of the lid. The jar itself is more curved as well. On 1stDibs, find a selection of ginger jars and temple jars.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices. Today, they are almost exclusively decorative objects.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    A Chinese ginger jar should be fairly compact in size, with a rounded, globular or ovoid body, high shoulders, a wide circular mouth, short neck, and a fitted cover.