1970s Handpainted Melon-Shaped Porcelain Famille Rose Lidded Chinese Ginger Jar With Floral Motif and Hardwood Stand

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This is a very pretty melon-shaped ginger jar in excellent condition with a hardwood stand which is perfectly sized for … Read more This is a very pretty melon-shaped ginger jar in excellent condition with a hardwood stand which is perfectly sized for a snug fit. A wonderful Chinoiserie piece. Based on the label which reads 'made in the People's Republic of China' the jar dates from the early 1970s. It really would make a lovely accent in almost any setting. With the stand it measures 11 inches tall to the tip of the lid and 9 inches across at the widest point. The base is annotated with 'A+' to indicate its condition.

Chinoiserie first gained popularity in Europe in the 18th century. Europeans had a fascination with Asia due to their increased, but still restricted, access to new cultures through expanded trade with East Asia, especially China. The 'China' indicated in the term 'chinoiserie' represented in European people's mind a wider region of the globe that could embrace China itself, but also Japan, Korea, South-East Asia, India or even Persia. See less