Pair of Chinese Monochrome Red Ginger Jars Xianfeng or Tongzhi Reign (1831-1875)

These two ginger jars exemplify the quiet strength of Chinese monochrome copper-red ware. Each has a rounded, quietly solid form that provides a broad, uninterrupted surface for the ...

This hand-painted Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar was hand painted in the mid-19th century, during the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor (1856–1875). The jar is richly decorated in deep cobalt blue with the Double Happiness symbol, butterflies, and scrolling peonies and lotus blossoms, each detail rendered with precision. The floral motifs flow gracefully across the surface, their intricate brushwork revealing the confident hand of a skilled painter. The glaze has a luminous surface that beautifully enhances the vibrancy of the underglaze painting. Created as a symbol of marital joy and enduring harmony, Double Happiness ginger jars...

This tall ginger jar has a rounded, quietly solid form, revealing a broad, uninterrupted field of copper-red glaze. The body tapers slightly toward the base, allowing the color to re...

This pair of lovely Chinese porcelain plates were hand painted in the Famille Rose style in the mid-18th century. The center of each plate is painted in delicate colored enamels and ...