Chinese Jars

Elevate your home decor with this exquisite early 20th-century decorative rice wine jar from Asia, most probably China. Expertly crafted from glazed terr...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

Contemporary Chinese lidded cream vase. Ginger jar shape. Two available and sold individually.

A cylindrical blue and white porcelain tea caddy, finely decorated with the traditional “boys at play” motif symbolizing prosperity, fertility, and family harmony in Chinese art. The...

Variegated oxblood glaze Chinese vase. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde c...

Elevate your space with this striking vintage Asian glazed ceramic jar, featuring a bold turquoise hue and captivating crackle finish that whispers stories of timeless craftsmanship....

Beautiful pair of lidded jars, decorated with birds, flowers and butterflies. Craquelé ceramic, handmade and hand painted. Both marked on the bottom with manufacturer stamp. Measures...

Pair of Chinese circa 1950s large blue and white porcelain jars with lids with country scenes. Measurements: Height 21.25? Diameter 13?.

Vintage porcelain ginger jar with lid - famille rose decoration with hand painted scenic panels to the front and back - turquoise bands to the top and bottom of the jar - unsigned - ...

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Impressed Circular Pattern, covered overall in a brown glaze. Martaban jars are named after the...

A fabulous pair of vintage petite ginger jars. A charming pair of blue and white vessels with a classic Asian motif. Each has its own lid. Unsigned. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss. Glazed in the classic blue and white manner, the porcelain ...

This large 1950s Chinese ginger jar is made of many bright, contrasting and vibrant colors. The cover of the jar has a foo dog on top of it adding some authentic Chinese decoration.

Pair of urn shapped terracotta pots or vessels wiht glazed decorations, China, 1930s. Provincial rustic handmade terracotta wine jars or preserving pots. The taller one is covered by...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The round jar has...

A fine pair of Chinese export vases in the Canton Rose Medallion pattern and palette. Provenance: Earle D. Vandekar, London.

Discover the Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Porcelain Ginger Jar with intricate floral motifs and rich colors, a timeless decor addition. We sell items as acquired, without restoring ...

A very lovely Kangxi Chinese porcelain ginger jar with hand-painted, blue overglaze decoration with "one hundred treasures" motif. Jar has original p...

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze lidded jar decorated with the highs and lows of its green patina, carved with raised geometric patterns and topped with a domed, fi...

This is a pair of antique decorative spice jars. A Chinese, cloisonné baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Eye-catching dragons and delightful forms Dis...

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

4 antique Chinese (Mid 20th Century) similar porcelain vases with orange fish swimming around blue backgrounds - some displaying sponged effects - inspired...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 yea...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

The last piece of our Antique Vinegar Jar collection. A beautiful antique Chinese vinegar jar, hand crafted and glazed. This 19th-century piece sho...

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...

Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...

The jar is decorated with colorful decorations, Satsuma technique, motifs of people in traditional kimonos, densely decorated surface - flowers, ornaments Original Conditon

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The round jar has...

Pair of Chinese (Mid 20th Century) lidded porcelain jars with orange fish swimming on blue, sponged backgrounds, inspired by patterns from the Ming Dynasty...

A strong but silent 20th century Chinese white glazed porcelain ginger jar with a lid and straight sides. Perfect as is, or filled with flowers, branches, or any other myriad vices y...

This pair is very old from the Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty And the color is exquisite. They are in good condition with only A few flea bite tiny chips on ...

PAIR of Chinese blue & white porcelain ovoid jars, painted with a mirrored figural scene consisting of a family and elder. Decorative lids cover the unglazed necks with a keyfret bor...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C. China, Neolithic Period (circa 3000–2000 B.C.) A striking Neolithic terracotta vessel, distinguished by ...

Used to store loose leaf tea, these small porcelain jars are decorated in a style of overglaze enameling known as "famille rose." Sometimes referred to as "yangcai" or "foreign color...

Chinese Neolithic Terracotta Frog Storage Jar China, 3rd Millennium B.C. A striking example of Neolithic ceramic artistry, this elegant terracotta stor...

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Jar is made from earthenware an...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

This is a blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the early 20th century Dimensions: Height 18.5cm diameter 17cm.   

Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century. Aged wood with metal and iron banding and handles.

An antique Chinese glazed ceramic storage jar with gray cream ground, blue painted motifs including a bat and tapering lines. Nestled in the annals of Chinese artistry, this antique ...

Collection of Five Chinese Export 'Batavia-ware' and Famille Rose Jars and Covers Qianlong Period, China, Circa 1750s This handsome collection of five graduated covered jars is a magnificent and rare example of mid-18th-century Chinese Export porcelain, illustrating the highly successful fusion of Chinese ceramic technology and European market demand during the height of the global trade era. ________________________________________ Description and Aesthetic Medium: Porcelain with underglaze brown glaze and overglaze Famille Rose enamels. Period: Qianlong (1736–1795). Origin: Jingdezhen kilns, China, made for the European export market. The collection comprises two large, two medium, and one small jar, intended to be displayed together as a garniture—a decorative set prized for mantelpieces and cabinets in opulent European interiors. • The 'Batavia' Ground: Each piece is characterized by a luxurious, deep chocolate-brown glaze covering the exterior, a distinctive aesthetic known historically as "Batavia-ware" or descriptively as café au lait. This rich, monochrome ground was achieved by bathing the porcelain in an iron-rich slip before glazing and firing. • The Famille Rose Reserves: The dark ground provides a dramatic backdrop for finely painted, leaf-shaped reserves (panels). These panels are adorned with exquisite floral sprays executed in the vibrant Famille Rose palette (meaning "pink family"), which was introduced to China from Europe in the early 18th century. The opaque enamels—dominated by the rose-pink created from colloidal gold—allow for subtle shading and realism, brilliantly depicting the peony (mudan), the Chinese flower of wealth, nobility, and honor. • The Covers: The domed covers maintain this contrast, with a high, lustrous brown glaze broken by Famille Rose floral sprays that echo the motifs on the body. ________________________________________ Historical Context: Global Trade and Naming The name "Batavia-ware" is a crucial historical reference, even though the porcelain was manufactured in the kilns of Jingdezhen. 1. The Dutch East India Company (VOC): Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia) served as the fortified administrative and trading headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Asia. 2. The Trade Route: Porcelain destined for the European market was collected from various Chinese ports and then centrally transshipped through Batavia. This particular style became famously associated with that major transit port among Western collectors, hence the name, which links the sophisticated manufacturing of China to the powerful trade infrastructure of the Dutch. 3. 18th-Century Opulence: Garnitures like this were highly desirable statements of wealth and worldliness in 18th-century Europe. Their acquisition signified participation in the exotic, global market and a cosmopolitan taste capable of appreciating the high technical and artistic quality of Chinese porcelain. The successful combination of the deep, rich brown glaze—which evokes a feeling of luxurious Eastern lacquer or polished wood—with the delicate, luminous European-inspired Famille Rose palette represents a brilliant convergence of East-West artistic demands at the height of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign. ________________________________________ Dimensions Largest Jar: 7 1/2 inches high x 7 1/2 inches diameter; Second Jar: 7 1/4 inches high x 6 1/2 inches diameter; Third Jar: 5 1/2 inches high x 5 inches diameter; Pair of Smaller Jars...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years. Ja...

Infuse your space with vibrant heritage and timeless artistry with this vintage Asian floral ginger jar. This lidded porcelain vessel dazzles with a rich black ground adorned in radi...

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Bencharong or Bencharong Style Jar in green, red and pink. When Bencharong (Benjarong) is used to refer to porcelain it usually means a type of 18th and 19...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...

Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium B.C. Chinese Painted Terracotta Storage Jar An elegant Chinese terracotta storage jar from the Neolithic period, dating to the 3rd millennium B.C. Th...

Large Chinese Cupid Lidded Jar Enameled jar of very good large size and in lovely condition. Vibrantly enameled overall with cupids, flowers, and foliage decor. Height 37 cm Good use...

This pair of elegant and fine giant jars in porcelain, has its origin in the extremely East part of the Chinese continent, probably from Japan. The entire surface is decorated with the relief of white flowers, the peonia flowers, symbol of authority, power and wealth. On the surface, are present many drawings in blue of the Pho dogs...

This is a Blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the Early 20th Century Dimensions: Height 20.5cm Diameter 18cm.  

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

Chinese blue & white porcelain ovoid jar with calligraphic characters on the lid plus a double border, the body painted with a keyfret border surrounding the mouth, a foliate pattern...

Asian Chinese style (19th/20th Cent) porcelain temple jar with blue & brown decoration on a white field.