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Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Katonah, NY
This monumental pair of Chinese Blue and White porcelain ginger jars are decorated in deep cobalt
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Ginger Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
An antique blue and white Dutch Delft ginger jar made in the 18th century, circa 1780. The jar
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Ginger Jars

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Delft

Blue and White Lidded Chinese Ginger Jar Vase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Blue and white lidded Chinese ginger jar vase.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Chinese Blue and White Export Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
18th-19th century Chinese export lidded ginger jar. Measures: 12.5" X 8.5".  
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Peach Blossom Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
With its rounded body and high shoulders, this tall ginger jar is the perfect canvas for its rich
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and white ginger jar vases. Pair of pale cream/white glazed Chinese vases or ginger
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Large Chinese Phoenix and Peony Blue and White Temple Jars Ginger Jars
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique pair of Chinese Kangxi style handmade lidded temple jars or ginger jars. These
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Hand Painted and Gilt Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this large antique porcelain ginger jar in your kitchen, crafted in China, circa 1880, the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Underglaze Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty ginger jar in underglaze blue and white porcelain, painted with lotus flowers
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Large Antique Dutch Delft Lidded Ginger Jars Vases, Set of 2
By Petrus Regout
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely set of two early 20th-Century Dutch Delft faience lidded ginger jars by well known Dutch
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Delft

Pair of Imari Lidded Ginger Jars
Located in London, GB
This lovely pair of classic, ginger jar shaped Imari pieces feature a dense chrysanthemum floral
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Lotus Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century pair of blue and white ginger jars hand decorated with lotuses and double
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Dutch Blue and White Royal Delft Ginger Jar with Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, vintage ginger jar was crafted in Holland, circa 1920. The ceramic potiche features
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars in wonderful to excellent condition with the double
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Exceptional Late 19th Cent Glazed Pottery Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional late 19th century glazed pottery ginger jar lamp.
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1860s Asian Antique Ginger Jars

Famille Rose Ginger Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique Chinese famille rose porcelain ginger jar mounted as a lamp. Porcelain cover and square
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Large Ginger Jar Blue Monochrome
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique Chinese porcelain monochrome blue ginger jar dates to the Qing Dynasty in the late
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Early 20th Century Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Large Early 20th Century Ginger Jars. Decorated with koi fish and aquatic vegetation.
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese porcelain ginger jar, Yongzheng period, painted in underglaze blue with lotus blooms and
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1720s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars. Decorated with geometric and flower-and-vine
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Peony Ginger Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This ginger jar dates to the early 20th century and features rounded sides and high shoulders that
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of 20th Century Dutch Painted Blue and White Faience Delft Ginger Jars
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant pair of vintage ceramic ginger jars on a mantel; crafted in Holland, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic, Faience

Pair of 20th Century Dutch Painted Blue and White Faience Delft Ginger Jars
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant pair of vintage ceramic ginger jars on a mantel; crafted in Holland, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic, Faience

Blue and White Ginger Jars Pair of Antique Chinese
Located in Katonah, NY
Pair of Chinese Blue and White porcelain lidded ginger jars painted with decoration dating to mid
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of 20th Century Dutch Blue and White Maastricht Delft Ginger Jars with Lids
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of vintage ginger jars was crafted in Holland, circa 1920. The ceramic potiches
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Persimmon Glazed Ginger Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of persimmon glazed porcelain ginger jars with gilt and painted cranes. Pagoda Red
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Rose Medallion Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Chinese rose medallion table lamps having beautifully embellished ginger jars with
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain, Rosewood

Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamp, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blue and white hand-painted porcelain ginger jar converted to a table lamp in the early 20th
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Prunus Branches
Located in Chicago, IL
A blue and white painted ginger jar with lid from circa 1900. This ginger jar is painted with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Covered Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Chinese Famille rose ceramic ginger jar. Hand-painted with scene of royal
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

S Fieldings Co Art Deco Lustrine Butterflies Ginger Jar Vase
Located in Nottingham, GB
S Fieldings & Co Art Deco Lustrine Butterflies Ginger Jar Vase Good condition From a private
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Early 20th Century Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Large Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Antique ginger jar with lid, porcelain, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, pumpkin-shaped
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Enamel

19th Century Chinese Prunus Ginger Jar Blue and White Porcelain
Located in Glasgow, GB
Antique Chinese ginger jar, crafted in the late 19th century during the Qing dynasty. Hand
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ginger Jars

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Enamel

Pair of Chinese Monochrome Red Ginger Jars Xianfeng or Tongzhi Reign (1831-1875)
Located in Katonah, NY
monochrome red ( sang-de-boeuf ) ginger jars dated to Xianfeng and Tongzhi periods. (1831-1875). The warm
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Stoneware

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Covered Ginger Jar Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Covered Ginger Jar Vases. Each with colorful floral decoration
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Metal

Chinese Qing Turquoise Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Chinese famille rose ginger jar, decorated with lush blossoms. From a private collection. Free
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19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Delft Faience Ginger Jars
Located in Winter Park, FL
A lovely pair of 19th century Dutch polychrome painted delft faience urns, or ginger jars. Colorful
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19th Century Dutch Antique Ginger Jars

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Faience

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Ginger Jar Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique Japanese Imari lidded vase or ginger jar lamp mounted on a hardwood base, circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain, Wood

Ginger jar
Located in Austin, TX
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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Ginger Jars

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Export Ginger Jars with Lids
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue and white Chinese Export ginger jars with lids. Hand painted with the double happiness symbol
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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Metal Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Blue White Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Calligraphy, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a blue & white Chinese ceramic ginger jar with calligraphy dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Blue White Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Calligraphy, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a blue & white Chinese ceramic ginger jar with calligraphy dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Metal Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a Blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
A large blue and white 19th century Qing dynasty vase decorated with a pair of ferocious Chinese dragons surrounded by beautiful peonies. The contrast between the beauty of the peoni...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Chinese blue and white ginger jar table lamp with detailed inscriptions of sand
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Small Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jars, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A pair of small blue Chinese ceramic ginger jars with metal tops dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar or temple jar. Features a
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair antique Chinese blue and white Ginger Jars or Temple Jar vases. Featuring a
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Round Ginger Jars
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Idyllic pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain round ginger jars with lids. Beautifully decorated
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Boldly-Scaled Continental Polychromed Faience Baluster-Form Covered Ginger Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boldly-scaled continental polychromed faience baluster-form covered ginger jar; the domed lid
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19th Century Unknown Antique Ginger Jars

Mid 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Ginger Jar now Lamped
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century ginger jar now mounted as a lamp. Chinese Qing dynasty hexagonal jar with molded
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Qing Dynasty Underglaze Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty ginger jar in underglaze blue and white porcelain, painted with lotus flowers
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Ginger Jars, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These tall porcelain ginger jars date to the late Qing dynasty and are finished with a rich red
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Ginger Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its simple, round form and even white glaze, this early 20th century ginger jar is all about
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of ROYAL CROWN DERBY Ginger Jar Form Cache Pots
Located in Litchfield, CT
This pair of Ginger Jar cache pots by Royal Crown Derby are superb examples of the Japanese
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19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Cabbage Decoration Covered Ginger Jar with Plinth
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Chinese Famille Rose cabbage decoration covered ginger jar with plinth. Stands 11 1/2" tall
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.