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Contemporary Extra Large Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 2000 contemporary extra large blue and white Chinoiserie style ginger jar depicting motifs of
Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Contemporary Extra Large Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Contemporary Extra Large Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar

Contemporary Extra Large Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar

$650
Pair of Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of large lidded blue and white Chinese ginger jars, no markings on base, measure: 40 x 98cm
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jars
Pair of Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jars

Pair of Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jars

$5,000
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bird and Floral Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, 19th century blue and white ginger jar. The jar has a beautiful, bird and
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bird and Floral Motif
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bird and Floral Motif

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bird and Floral Motif

$995
Pair of Large Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jars, circa 1900, Four Floral Facades
Located in Oakville, ON
Highly decorative large porcelain Chinese ginger jars having four assorted floral facades with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jars, circa 1900, Four Floral Facades
Pair of Large Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jars, circa 1900, Four Floral Facades

Pair of Large Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jars, circa 1900, Four Floral Facades

$2,200 / set
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar High with Lid, Late 12th Century
Located in Allentown, PA
Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar 12 inches high with lid, late 19th century Peafowl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar High with Lid, Late 12th Century
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar High with Lid, Late 12th Century

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar High with Lid, Late 12th Century

$5,500 / set
Dodie Thayer, The Queen Of Pottery Palm Beach 60 s, Pottery Ginger Jars
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Jupiter, FL
Circa 1968 Pottery Queen of Palm Beach, This pair is a show stopper, it was believed that these were the last consignment if pottery of this type. Dodie was know for Lettuce-ware. Wh...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Dodie Thayer, The Queen Of Pottery Palm Beach 60 s, Pottery Ginger Jars
Dodie Thayer, The Queen Of Pottery Palm Beach 60 s, Pottery Ginger Jars

Dodie Thayer, The Queen Of Pottery Palm Beach 60 s, Pottery Ginger Jars

$1,495 / set
Pair of Blue Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of assembles blue and white porcelain ginger jar lamps on gold giltwood bases, circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of Blue Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of Blue Ginger Jar Lamps

$1,895
Pair of Ginger Jar Ovoid Porcelain Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of 'ginger jar' ovoid porcelain lamps. Modern. RR
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Ginger Jar Ovoid Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Ginger Jar Ovoid Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Ginger Jar Ovoid Porcelain Lamps

$474
Large Modern White and Chrome Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, modern white and chrome ginger jar table lamp. This is a substantial lamp
Category

20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Modern White and Chrome Ginger Jar Lamp
Large Modern White and Chrome Ginger Jar Lamp

Large Modern White and Chrome Ginger Jar Lamp

$150
Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Chinese porcelain polychrome ginger jars mounted as lamps, each molded as bamboo and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

$2,200
Superb 1930s Morrrocan Pair of Fez Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This impressive pair of glazed Fez ceramic ginger jars are crafted in the traditional Moroccan
Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Table Lamps

Superb 1930s Morrrocan Pair of Fez Ginger Jar Lamps
Superb 1930s Morrrocan Pair of Fez Ginger Jar Lamps

Superb 1930s Morrrocan Pair of Fez Ginger Jar Lamps

$7,350 / set
Pair of Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps in Hammered Resin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Chinese ginger jar lamps with hammered circles. The lamps have urn forms comprised of hand
Category

1990s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Pair of Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps in Hammered Resin
Pair of Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps in Hammered Resin

Pair of Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps in Hammered Resin

$1,080
Pair of White Chinese Ginger Jar s Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of table lamps date to the 1970s and are fabricated with lidded ginger jar's in a
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of White Chinese Ginger Jar s Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of White Chinese Ginger Jar s Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of White Chinese Ginger Jar s Mounted as Table Lamps

$995
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar, now mounted as a lamp. Newly rewired
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mounted as a Lamp
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mounted as a Lamp

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Mounted as a Lamp

$2,500
LAURENCE McGOWAN England Avian Stoneware Lidded Ginger Jars Urns - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Laurence McGowan England Avian Themed Stoneware Lidded Ginger Jars / Urns. Born in
Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Urns

Materials

Pottery

LAURENCE McGOWAN England Avian Stoneware Lidded Ginger Jars Urns - Pair
LAURENCE McGOWAN England Avian Stoneware Lidded Ginger Jars Urns - Pair

LAURENCE McGOWAN England Avian Stoneware Lidded Ginger Jars Urns - Pair

$348 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of antique circa 1900 blue and white Chinese ginger jars that have been made into lamps.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps

$832 / set
Mid-19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar and Cover
Located in London, GB
A most unusual mid-nineteenth century blue and white porcelain ginger jar of squat form, the flat
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar and Cover
Mid-19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar and Cover

Mid-19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar and Cover

$2,267
Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Riveted Metal Ginger Jar Form Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-20th century faux riveted metal ginger jar form lamps New wiring.
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Riveted Metal Ginger Jar Form Lamps
Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Riveted Metal Ginger Jar Form Lamps

Pair of Mid-20th Century Faux Riveted Metal Ginger Jar Form Lamps

$875 / set
Blanc de Chine White Ginger Jar with Chippendale Lattice Design, Italy, 1990s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hollywood Regency large blanc de chine lidded ginger jar with a white glaze finish. Handmade
Category

1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Blanc de Chine White Ginger Jar with Chippendale Lattice Design, Italy, 1990s
Blanc de Chine White Ginger Jar with Chippendale Lattice Design, Italy, 1990s

Blanc de Chine White Ginger Jar with Chippendale Lattice Design, Italy, 1990s

$1,200
Pair of 20th Century Glazed Celadon Ginger Jars as Lamps, with Giltwood Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century glazed celadon ginger jars as lamps, with custom giltwood bases.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of 20th Century Glazed Celadon Ginger Jars as Lamps, with Giltwood Bases
Pair of 20th Century Glazed Celadon Ginger Jars as Lamps, with Giltwood Bases

Pair of 20th Century Glazed Celadon Ginger Jars as Lamps, with Giltwood Bases

$3,250 / item
Cloisonné Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Ginger Jar with Blue Enamel Interior and brass accents. Excellent condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Jars

Materials

Brass

Cloisonné Ginger Jar
Cloisonné Ginger Jar

Cloisonné Ginger Jar

$275
Pair of Large Ceramic Ginger Jars
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of large ceramic ginger jars Measures: 16" height x 10" round 22222-99.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Ceramic Ginger Jars
Pair of Large Ceramic Ginger Jars

Pair of Large Ceramic Ginger Jars

$250
Pair of Delft Style Ginger Jars
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Delft style ginger jars, each one of typical form and decoration with foo dog finials.
Category

20th Century Belgian Jars

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Delft Style Ginger Jars
Pair of Delft Style Ginger Jars

Pair of Delft Style Ginger Jars

$695
Blue and White Foo Dog Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of vintage blue and white ginger jars with foo dog lids.
Category

Late 20th Century Jars

Blue and White Foo Dog Ginger Jars, Pair
Blue and White Foo Dog Ginger Jars, Pair

Blue and White Foo Dog Ginger Jars, Pair

$1,475
Blue and White Floral Motif Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a pair of beautiful, late 20th century, blue and white ginger jars. Each piece has a
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Floral Motif Ginger Jars, Pair
Blue and White Floral Motif Ginger Jars, Pair

Blue and White Floral Motif Ginger Jars, Pair

$475
1960s Blue and White Double Happiness Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous pair of 1960s blue and white double happiness ginger jars. Small chips on
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Jars

1960s Blue and White Double Happiness Ginger Jars, Pair
1960s Blue and White Double Happiness Ginger Jars, Pair

1960s Blue and White Double Happiness Ginger Jars, Pair

$795
Antique Hand Painted Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar
Located in San Antonio, TX
Antique hand painted blue and white Chinese Ginger jar.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hand Painted Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar
Antique Hand Painted Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar

Antique Hand Painted Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar

$350
Extra Large Chinese Vintage Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Richmond, VA
Beyond fabulous large and heavy blue and white Chinese stoneware ginger jar with a metal ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Chinese Vintage Blue and White Ginger Jar
Extra Large Chinese Vintage Blue and White Ginger Jar

Extra Large Chinese Vintage Blue and White Ginger Jar

$250
Extra Large Vintage Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Richmond, VA
Beyond fabulous large and heavy blue and white Chinese stoneware ginger jar with a metal ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Vintage Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Extra Large Vintage Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar

Extra Large Vintage Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar

$225
American Porcelain Ginger Jar with Craquelure Glaze by Rodney Rouse
By Rodney Rouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American porcelain ginger jar by mid-20th century ceramicist Rodney Rouse (1903-1977) of Trenton
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

American Porcelain Ginger Jar with Craquelure Glaze by Rodney Rouse
American Porcelain Ginger Jar with Craquelure Glaze by Rodney Rouse

American Porcelain Ginger Jar with Craquelure Glaze by Rodney Rouse

$225
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Ornate Symbol Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, late 19th century, large, blue and white ginger jar with ornate Asian
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Ornate Symbol Motif
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Ornate Symbol Motif

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Ornate Symbol Motif

$875
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Floral Motif, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, pair of 19th century blue and white ginger jars. The pair has a beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Floral Motif, Pair
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Floral Motif, Pair

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Floral Motif, Pair

$1,495
Large Late 19th Century Chinese Blue "Cobalto" and White Ginger Jar
Located in Carpi, Modena
white ginger jar. Ginger jars is a kind of decorative objects very appreciated by porcelain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Large Late 19th Century Chinese Blue "Cobalto" and White Ginger Jar
Large Late 19th Century Chinese Blue "Cobalto" and White Ginger Jar

Large Late 19th Century Chinese Blue "Cobalto" and White Ginger Jar

$1,130
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, late 19th century, blue and white ginger jar urn with people and ornate
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Jars

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif
19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif

$1,295
19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Cherry Blossom Tree Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, late 19th century, Asian blue and white ginger jar with a beautiful cherry
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Jars

19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Cherry Blossom Tree Motif
19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Cherry Blossom Tree Motif

19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Cherry Blossom Tree Motif

$995
19th Century, Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, late 19th century, blue and white ginger jar urn with ornate scenery motif
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Jars

19th Century, Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif
19th Century, Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif

19th Century, Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Ornate Scenery Motif

$1,095
19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bonsai Tree and Bamboo Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, late 19th century, medium sized Asian blue and white ginger jar. This piece
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Jars

19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bonsai Tree and Bamboo Motif
19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bonsai Tree and Bamboo Motif

19th Century Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bonsai Tree and Bamboo Motif

$1,095
Pair of Large Lidded Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Chinese ginger jars decorated in the soft 18th century palette.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Lidded Chinese Ginger Jars
Pair of Large Lidded Chinese Ginger Jars

Pair of Large Lidded Chinese Ginger Jars

$5,725
Pair of 20th century Crackleware Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of crackle ware ginger jar lamps. Modern. Shades are not included in the price of our lamps
Category

Late 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 20th century Crackleware Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of 20th century Crackleware Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of 20th century Crackleware Ginger Jar Lamps

$673
Vintage Ginger Jar Shaped Cloisonné Vase with Lid
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Ginger Jar shaped cloisonné vase with lid Crackled surface depicting water lilies on one
Category

1990s Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Ginger Jar Shaped Cloisonné Vase with Lid
Vintage Ginger Jar Shaped Cloisonné Vase with Lid

Vintage Ginger Jar Shaped Cloisonné Vase with Lid

$65
20th Century Chinese Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Chinese porcelain lidded ginger jar as lamp on carved wood base New wiring.
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar as Lamp
20th Century Chinese Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar as Lamp

20th Century Chinese Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar as Lamp

$1,250
Chinese Dragon Ginger Jar Table Lamps Dragon Lamps Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely vintage ginger jar table lamps in blue and white with dragon motifs. These look to be from
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Dragon Ginger Jar Table Lamps Dragon Lamps Pair
Chinese Dragon Ginger Jar Table Lamps Dragon Lamps Pair

Chinese Dragon Ginger Jar Table Lamps Dragon Lamps Pair

$645
Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century blue and white porcelain ginger jars, the bulbous bodies decorated with
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps

$3,642
Pair of Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars, Vases, Base Marking
Located in Oakville, ON
Highly decorative blue and white ginger jars in the delft manner. Floral design all around the jar
Category

Early 20th Century French Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars, Vases, Base Marking
Pair of Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars, Vases, Base Marking

Pair of Blue and White Delft Ginger Jars, Vases, Base Marking

$1,200
19th Century Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar with Shou Symbol
Located in Oakville, ON
An highly decorative blue and white large porcelain ginger jar with Chinese inscription on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar with Shou Symbol
19th Century Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar with Shou Symbol

19th Century Large Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jar with Shou Symbol

$1,100
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Clear Ginger Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the clear ginger jar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each clear ginger jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and earthenware. Find 126 options for an antique or vintage clear ginger jar now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer clear ginger jar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right clear ginger jar, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made clear ginger jar over the years, but those crafted by Delft, Royal Copenhagen and Balsamo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Clear Ginger Jar?

Prices for a clear ginger jar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,300.
Questions About Clear Ginger Jar
  • What are ginger jars?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a ginger jar lamp?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Why is it called a ginger jar?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the purpose of a ginger jar?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between a ginger jar and a temple jar?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What were Chinese ginger jars used for?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What are the defining factors of a Chinese ginger jar?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • What does a Chinese ginger jar look like?
    1 Answer
    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.

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